Date of Award
1987
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Marine Affairs
Abstract
The viability of a Boston to Halifax ferry service is examined in light of the existing vehicle traffic entering that Province from the United States. The current cruise ship industry is outlined and the role which the Port of Boston plays in this market describes the Port's incentive for instituting such a ferry service. Statistics provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism show that a significant volume of vehicle traffic which enters Nova Scotia originates at points in the United States which are to the south and west of Boston. The existence of this traffic supports the assumption that such a ferry system is feasible.
Recommended Citation
Madeira, Melissa P., "Boston-Halifax Ferry Service: Capturing an Existing Market" (1987). Marine Affairs Theses and Major Papers. Paper 236.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/ma_etds/236
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Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Commons, Recreation Business Commons