Our History
Blog posts on Marine Atlantic ferries throughout history.
Proud of our History - the North Sydney Terminal
The SS Princess of Acadia
Able to carry up to 1,000 passengers, 120 cars, and boxcar freight, this vessel significantly increased capacity for the Bay of Fundy service from 1963 to 1971.
SS Patrick Morris
Named in honour of the well-known 19th century Newfoundland politician, this large vessel significantly increased freight capacity on the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing between 1965 and 1970.
The Original SS Bruce
The first vessel to make the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing, the original SS Bruce was a reliable icebreaker. From 1898 to 1911, it made over 2,000 trips and transported 350,000 passengers.
The Vacationland
Along with sister ship the MV Holiday Island, this vessel was built to manage increased summer tourism traffic to Prince Edward Island. It serviced the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1971 to 1997.
Proud of our History - the MV Taverner
Proud of our History - the Newfoundland Dockyard
The SS Princess Helene
The first passenger car ferry between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, this vessel could carry significantly more passengers, vehicles, and freight than its predecessors and served from 1930 to 1963.
The SS Prince Edward Island
Operating between Borden, PEI, and Cape Tormentine from 1917 to 1968, this vessel was a powerful state-of-the-art steamer that received high praise for its fast speed and reliability.
Proud of our History - the MV Marine Nautica
