The Journey: The Marine Atlantic Blog
SS Baccalieu
A vital link for coastal communities, this ship was named after the uninhabited island of Baccalieu, located at the head of Conception Bay on Newfoundland’s east coast. It served from 1940 to 1969.
MV Marine Courier
Introduced in 1984 to strengthen coastal Newfoundland service, this vessel measured 38 metres in length and could carry 144 passengers at speeds of up to 20 knots. It remained in service until 1996.
Proud of our History - Mulgrave, Nova Scotia
Marine Atlantic – Your Gateway to Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites
SS Lintrose
From 1913 to 1915, this vessel was the primary ship between Port aux Basques and North Sydney. It was sold to the Russian Government as part of allied combat activities associated with World War I.
Proud of our History - SS Burgeo
Alert The Medic - CAA Road To ECMW
Portland, Maine
In the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, service was offered between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and Portland, Maine. With three crossings per week, the route was popular with commercial truckers and tourists.
Proud of our History - the MV Trepassey
The HSC Max Mols
Serving the Cabot Strait crossing for just one summer in 2000, this 5,617-tonne high-speed catamaran vessel could travel at speeds up to 48 knots and carry 780 passengers and 200 cars.
The MV Nonia
Named after the Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association, this diesel-powered vessel served coastal communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador from 1956 to 1976.
Proud of our History - the MV Stena Nordica
The SS Random
During 20 years of operation, this 279-foot coal-burning cargo vessel serviced various coastal communities and occasionally made the Cabot Strait crossing between Port aux Basques and North Sydney.
Proud of our History - the SS Random
Fleet Renewal – Working to Get the Right Vessels for our Service
The Newfoundland Railway
This essential railway was vital to the establishment of the crossing between Port aux Basques and North Sydney in 1898. It served as the only practical way to ship goods and people through Newfoundland.
The SS Dundee
A lifeline for coastal residents in need of vital supplies like food, fuel, and clothing, the SS Dundee served Newfoundland from 1900 to 1919.
The MV Marine Runner
Faster than any of the vessels that previously serviced remote communities along the south coast of Newfoundland, this ship was nicknamed the “Tijuana Taxi” or “Seagoing Bus” for its speed.
Another One For the Books
Proud of our History - The Grand Manan Ferry Service
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.
St. Anthony, NL
Located at the tip of Newfoundland’s northern peninsula, this hearty community has been an important gateway for hundreds of years and recognized by historical figures like Jacques Cartier.
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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.