Our Fleet
Subcategory of "Our History" that focuses on the Marine Atlantic fleet.
MV Hopedale
Serving Newfoundland and Labrador’s coastal communities from 1960 to 1984, this ship was originally designed to upgrade and strengthen the new province’s ferry service following Confederation.
The SS Scotia II
For over 50 years, this ship transported freight and passengers across the Strait of Canso and Northumberland Strait. It was moved to PEI service when the Canso Causeway opened in 1955.
The MV Lucy Maud Montgomery
Named in honour of the creator of Anne of Green Gables book series, this vessel serviced the Cape Tormentine-Borden and Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossings between 1969 and 1975.
Proud of our History - The tugboat Taskall
The SS Fife
Sadly shipwrecked in 1900, this vessel was responsible for serving communities in western Newfoundland, the Strait of Belle Isle, and southern Labrador during its few short months of service.
The MV Northern Ranger
Serving the coastal Newfoundland and Labrador communities from 1986 to 1997, this ice-breaking vessel could carry over 100 passengers and up to 100 tons of freight per crossing.
The SS Empress
A post office, saloon, and smoking room were all available on this vessel, which sailed between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick/Nova Scotia and served the Bay of Fundy from 1906 to 1930.
The MV Holiday Island
As evidenced by its name, this high-speed vessel was built for summer tourism traffic and serviced the Prince Edward Island-New Brunswick crossing from 1971 to 1997.
The Second SS Bruce
Longer and heavier than its predecessor, this vessel serviced the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing from 1912 to 1915 before becoming valuable for allied combat activities during World War I.
The SS Stanley
Named for the same Lord Frederick Stanley whose name adorns the NHL’s championship trophy, this ice-breaking ferry helped connect Prince Edward Island with mainland Canada from 1888 to 1909.