The Journey: The Marine Atlantic Blog
Proud of our History - the SS Patrick Morris
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.
What are restricted goods and how does Marine Atlantic transport them between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia?
Proud of our History - the original SS Bruce
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 Vacationland
Proud of our History - the MV Taverner
Proud of our History - the Newfoundland Dockyard
Proud of our History - the SS Princess Helene
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.
Proud of our History - the SS Prince Edward Island
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.
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Proud of our History - the MV Marine Nautica
Stay connected while at Sea; Internet Access and Cell Service
The SS Bar Haven
Serving coastal communities of Newfoundland from 1948 to 1973, this vessel transported essential food and supplies to residents of remote and isolated careers of the province.
Proud of our History - the SS Bar Haven
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Proud of our History - Cape Tormentine Terminal
Cape Tormentine Terminal
From 1917 to 1997, this busy ferry terminal played an integral role in connecting Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as a gateway for goods throughout the region.
Proud of our History - the original MV Bluenose
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