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The Woolwich Ferry is a free vehicle and pedestrian ferry across the River Thames in East London, connecting Woolwich on the south bank with North Woolwich on the north. [1] It is licensed and financed by London River Services, the maritime arm of Transport for London (TfL). Around two million passengers use the ferry each year.
These articles describe chain and cable ferries in the UK. Pages in category "Chain ferries in the United Kingdom" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
Ferries of the United Kingdom includes ferries (boats and ships) designed, built, or operated in the United Kingdom. For ferry routes to, from or within the United Kingdom, refer to Category:Ferry transport in the United Kingdom. For ferry companies based in the United Kingdom, see Category:Ferry companies of the United Kingdom
The ships were branded the Spirit-class, and were named: Spirit of Free Enterprise, Herald of Free Enterprise, and Pride of Free Enterprise. [2] The name "Free Enterprise" dates from Townsend Car Ferries' pioneering private sector roll-on/roll-off ferries, introduced in 1962. [3] Herald of Free Enterprise began active service on 29 May 1980. [4]
A ferry route between Torpoint and Plymouth Dock (now called Devonport) was created by an act of Parliament, the Plymouth Dock to Torpoint Ferry Act 1790 (30 Geo. 3. c. 61) and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe began to run ferries the following year. In 1826 the ferry operations were taken over by the Torpoint Steamboat Company, which built landing ...
The only exception is the Woolwich Ferry, which is free of charge. Oyster card is valid on most Thames Clipper services for single fares, offering a ten percent discount. Most boat operators offer discounts to Travelcard holders, as well as to Freedom Pass holders and students.
Pages in category "Ferry companies of England" The following 46 pages are in this category, out of 46 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The ferry links Hampton, on the north bank and in the London Borough of Richmond, with Moulsey or Molesey Hurst, the largest park of Molesey on the south bank and in Surrey. [1] The ferry is in the Molesey, Hampton and Sunbury reach (between Molesey and Sunbury Locks). It is one of two of this reach's Thames crossings – both are ferries.