Built in 1961, the PETITE FORTE is ahown here in this photo in Lewisporte. This photo was taken in the late 80's. The Petite Forte was sold to Mercy Ships, but was brought back for a year after the Hopedale sank in 1984. The Petite Forte spend most of her time with Marine Atlantic serving the South Coast of Newfoundland and the coast of Labrador in the Summer, she use to operate opposite the Taverner.
Length 188 feet
Width 38 feet
GRT 1135

Photo by Dean