Dartmouth III
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Dartmouth III is a ferry that served the Halifax–Dartmouth route in Nova Scotia from 1978 to 2016.[1][2] After the ferry was retired, it was put up for auction, and bought by a Toronto company for service in Toronto.
The vessel has two passenger decks, with a small bridge deck above. She has a capacity of 390 passengers. She is propelled by Voith Schneider system.[3]
Halifax service
In 1980 fans of the rock and roll band, April Wine, overcrowded the vessel, following a concert.[4] Passengers described frightening overcrowding, and finding the extra weight made the vessel seem unstable. During the ten minute trip to Dartmouth the fans caused $20,000 worth of damage. Service was suspended and those left at the ferry terminal had to walk across the bridge crossing.
