NM Grue-des-Îles
ClassFerry | Flag state- |
Maiden Voyage Date1980 | Cruise Age44 |
Cruise LineQUEBEC TRAVERSIERS | Category- |
Ship statistics
Gross Tonnage392t | Deck Levels- | Crew-to-Passenger Ratio- |
Length47m/154.2ft | Decks with cabins- | Passengers-to-space ratio- |
Width12m/39.37ft | Cabins- | Ice Class- |
Passengers293 | Displacement- | Inflatable boat- |
Current position
Call signVA 7814 | Draught of a vessel2 | Bow heading263 |
IMO8011732 | Lat46°49'20.3"N | Lon71°12'44.7"W |
MMSI316007858 | Nav statusMoored | |
Introduction to the cruise
The name of the MV Grue-des-Îles is inspired by the name of L'Isle-aux-Grues, one of the oldest toponyms in Quebec. This name was itself inspired by the presence of many great blue herons on the island, which the first French settlers confused with cranes.
