Petite Forte (CN)
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The Petite Forte was a small coastal freighter operated by the Marine division of Canadian National Railways, that visited Newfoundland's outports, from 1961 to 1983.[1][2] Following her decommissioning from Marine Atlantic she was donated to Mercy Ships, a charity that provides medical care.
She displaced 1,135 tonnes, and was 188 feet long.[2]
References
- ↑ "Bridging the Gulf: Coastal and Ferry Boats after Confederation". Heritage Newfoundland. Archived from the original on 2015-09-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20150912002020/http://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/economy/boats-after-confederation.php. "CN continued to improve the fleet, replacing the Glencoe and the Codroy with the motor vessels Bonavista and Nonia in 1956. The Hopedale was added in 1960, and the Taverner and Petite Forte in 1962. These vessels were largely responsible for coastal and Labrador work. The Trans-Canada Highway was completed across the island in 1965, and the Leif Eiriksson joined the fleet to handle extra ferry traffic on the Gulf for the 1966 Come Home Year celebrations."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Darrell Mercer (2015-07-09). "Proud of our History - MV Petite Forte". Marine Atlantic Journey. http://marineatlanticjourney.ca/2015/07/09/proud-of-our-history-mv-petite-forte/. Retrieved 2015-09-12. "Named after the southern Newfoundland community of the same name, the MV Petite Forte measured 188 feet, weighed 1,135 tonnes and had the ability to carry up to 98 passengers per crossing."
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