Harwich Harbour Ferry
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The Harwich Harbour Ferry is a foot ferry that runs during the summer between Harwich International Port near Harwich to Landguard Fort near Felixstowe and also with Shotley. As well as for local traffic, this ferry can be used as a short cut on the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path; it takes bicycles and is used by National Cycle Route NCR 51 and the North Sea Cycle Route. Operates from Good Friday until 30 September, timetables and fares available from the official web site or call +44(0)791 991 1440.
The ferry service started in 1912 and was operated from 1925 until 1992 by the MV Brightlingsea[1]. The service was later restarted with the MV Explorer 12 which is licensed to carry 12 passengers[1].
[edit] References
- ^ Harwich, Felixstowe and Shotley Foot Ferry society. Retrieved on 2007-12-29.
[edit] See also
- Felixstowe
- Harwich International Port
- Landguard Fort
- Local Ferries in Suffolk
- National Cycle Route 51
- North Sea Cycle Route
- Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path
[edit] External Links
- Official Harbour Ferry website (fares and timetables
- Harwich, Felixstowe and Shotley Foot Ferry Society
- Harwich International Port]
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