Built: 1974
Built by: Rickmers Werft Bremerhaven, Germany
Service date: October 1974 (Bareboat charter)
Service route: North Sydney, Nova Scotia-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland
Length: 122 meters
Width: 20 meters
Passengers: 1129
Service Speed: 17 knots
Port of Registry: Bahamas
Former name(s): Stena Nautica
Sister Ship(s): Stena Atlantica (Sardina Vera), Stena Nordica (Moby Kiss), Stena Normandica (Moby Vincent)
Interesting facts:
The Marine Nautica was obtained on a five year charter, with an option to buy. Each year the ship was chartered, the price would drop by $1 million should the purchase option be exercised.
First of two sisterships to arrive from Stena Line.
She made nearly four thousand return trips in 11 years, and her mechanical performance was considered above average for the period.
After arrival of the Caribou, the Marine Nautica was sold to Navarma, which eventually became Corsica ferries.
Current situation: Renamed Corsica Marina II and operates as a member of Corsica Ferries.
