| Petite Forte - South Shore Newfoundland, Canada - 1974 |
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Slide image taken from on board CCGS Bartlett.
MV Petite Forte, a Newfoundland and Labrador coastal vessel that served from 1961-1983.
Petite Forte measured 188 feet, weighed 1,135 tonnes and had the ability to carry up to 98 passengers per crossing. Used primarily as a coastal vessel to transport people, supplies and freight, the vessel was a well-known fixture in coastal communities for over 20 years.
In 1983, the vessel was donated to Mercy Ships, an organization that provides free medical care and supplies to those in need around the world where it served a major role in delivering health care services for 19 years.
Lots more info here:
http://ssmaritime.com/Mercy-Ships-Island-Mercy.htm |
| More details and photos for: Petite Forte (5276135) |
| Fleet: | Canadian National Railway - Montreal, Quebec | IMO: | | |
| Owner: | | Category: | Coaster |
| Manager: | | Port/Flag: | Canada |
| Dimensions: | | Call Sign: | |
| Names: | Petite Forte |
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| Photographer: | Capt. Paul Beesley - Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA | Collection: | Capt. Paul Beesley Collection (Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA) |
| Format: | Anscochrome Slide | Views: | 22 | |
| Uploaded: | 2024-07-08 11:29 AM by Paul Beesley |
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