While Marine Atlantic would eventually wind down and close it�s island ferry service, NFL took a bold step forward with the introduction of the new MV Confederation. I�ll have to do a little research on this vessel, right now I know very little about it. I think it replaced both the old Confederation and the aging Lord Selkirk. I do remember that because she is of significantly larger dimensions than the rest of the fleet there was some concerns and teething problem with her as well, not unlike the new Abegweit.

Epilogue

As we enter the year 2001, the Prince Nova and the Prince Edward are now gone and the new Confederation and the Holiday Island are left as the last of the PEI ferry service. NFL (and Bay Ferries) is a progressive company with a vision for ferries into the future, and judging by the success of The Cat, a sleek high speed catamaran ferry used from Yarmouth to Bar Harbor, the service is in good hands. The bridge may be the ultimate in convenience, but I think I�ll continue to take the boat. A PEI vacation wouldn�t be complete without it.

�We will be arriving at Caribou Nova Scotia shortly. Please return to your vehicle. Thank you for sailing with us and have a pleasant day.

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