Ferry Collection

Seaton, Devon, poster advertising Southern Railway (colour litho)
STC398728 Seaton, Devon, poster advertising Southern Railway (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Broughty Ferry
The harbour seen from the Castle; a neat little steamer is moored at the quay. Date: circa 1900

St. Peter Port Harbour At Night, Guernsey, Channel Islands

The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490
ALI109446 The Carta della Catena showing a panorama of Florence, 1490 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence

Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour towards Hong Kong Island, with Central skyline beyond, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Scenic view of Oban, Oban, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK

River Mersey ferry and the Three Graces, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool, Mersey ferry and Liverpool skyline - the only Dazzle ship in the UK

Australia, Queensland, Brisbane. A Citycat ferry cruises beneath Brisbanes Story Bridge towards the city centre

Sea Horse Ferry, Burgh Island, Kingsbridge, England
Sea Horse Ferry, Burgh Island, Kingsbridge, near Bigbury on Sea, Devon, England. Date: 1920s

View over Oban Bay from McCaigs Tower, sunset, ferry coming into port, Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster
Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Spithead Air Ferry to and from the island, winter fare seven shillings and sixpence return, seven services daily

Newport Bridge 1906
Newport Transporter Bridge, Monmouthshire, Wales, is one of the worlds few surviving aerial ferries. It was completed in 1906 by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin. Date: 1906

Preston Docks, Lancashire
A wonderful photograph showing the Bardic Ferry unloading British Road Services trucks while docked at the quayside in Preston, Lancashire. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Islay Ferry
Port Askaig, a small village on the Sound, Isle of Islay Argyllshire, Scotland. Here terminates the ferry which crosses the Sound to Feolin on Jura. The Paps of Jura beyond

Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster
Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, showing a passenger airliner flying above a cruise liner, advertising Travel by Air Ferry to Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. 20th century

Staten Island Ferry, New York City, United States of America, North America

The famous orange Staten Island Ferry approaches lower Manhattan, New York, United States of America, North America

Port of Kos Town, Kos, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

Daphne du Maurier in Fowey
Daphne du Maurier (1907 - 1989), English writer and novelist, author of Rebecca and Jamaica Inn

ENGLAND / WIVENHOE
The old yacht-building port of Wivenhoe, Essex, England, as seen from across the ferry. Date: 1950s

Studland Ferry EAW010961
The Studland Ferry underway in the mouth of Poole Harbour, Sandbanks, Dorset

Simple Minds, filming on the Clyde, in front of Barrowland, Glasgow, Scotland, 22nd November 1983. Left to right. Mick MacNeill, Charlie Burchill, Jim Kerr, Mel Gaynor and Derek Forbes

The Mew, River Dart, Devon, c1920s
This view is taken from Kingswear looking over the River Dart to the town of Dartmouth. The ferry is a GWR steamer called the Mew. It ran from 1908 to 1954

Europe, Portugal, Oporto, Douro River, Rabelo ferry boat

Cookham Dean / Berks / 1920
Cookham Dean, Berkshire: Thames ferry Date: 1920

Sydney Bridge Under Construction
It took over 2, 000 men eight years to build the landmark bridge and cost £ 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets and 53, 000 tonnes of steel were used for the build

Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1 - Entrance to Poole Harbour
The No.1 steam-powered Sandbanks chain ferry. Sandbanks Ferry is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the entrance of Poole Harbour in the English county of Dorset

Washington State Ferry with snowy mountains of Olympic Peninsula in the background, Seattle, Washington, USA

Dock Scene - Walloon Lake, Michigan. Date: circa 1910s

Malpas from St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Malpas taken from above Ferryside Cottage on the Tregothnan side of the river. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Amlwch Port - a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales - the ferry from the mainland is taking on passengers for the return journey. Date: circa 1935

Chindits crossing the Great Chindwin River, Burma
Chindits and their horses crossing the Great Chindwin River, Burma in light ferry boats, the horses alongside!

Connel Ferry Bridge
The Connel Ferry Bridge, the worlds 2nd largest steel cantilever bridge, Argyllshire, Scotland, opened in 1903. The Ballachulish railway line closed in 1966

Elizabeth Quay Perth Central Business District centred on the landmark Swan Bells
Elizabeth Quay is in the Perth Central Business District, located on the north shore of Perth Swan River and centred on the landmark Swan Bells, it is named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Humber ferry EPW036413
Nelson Street and a Paddle Steamer moored at Victoria Pier, Kingston upon Hull. Paddle steamers were used on the ferry service across the Humber estuary between Kingston upon Hull and New Holland

Harwich Ferry EAW043677
Trinity Pier and the Train Ferry Berth, Harwich, Essex. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1952

Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries Poster
Poster, Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries, showing a passenger plane G-ABVB above a map of the south coast. Save time, see more, give your holiday a flying start

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - Completed
A view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - pictured shortly after construction had finished

Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Quayside at Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland
The Quayside at Castletownbere - a small town in County Cork in Ireland. Located on the southwest coast of Ireland, in West Cork, by Berehaven harbour near the entrance to Bantry Bay

Royal Iris Ferry Steamer
The Royal Iris, the Wallasey to Cheshire Ferry steamer. This is the successor to the vessel of the same name which became famous during World War One. Date: 1950s

Aerial view of ferry in harbour, Skopelos, Sporades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Star ferry and Chinese junk boat on Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Advertising postcard for the Carron Line Ferries which ran a service from London to Glasgow. A ferry boat ( The Avon ) is depicted here travelling under the Forth Rail Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge when newly opened, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, looking toward Manhattan, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Poster for the Liverpool to Belfast passenger service -- a nightly service, excepting Sundays of course

Motor / Ferry Car
A ferry car taking people to and from Burgh Island off the Devon coastline

Wilford Ferry, Nottingham (The Cherry-Eatings)
Artist: Holland, John - Title: Wilford Ferry, Nottingham (The Cherry-Eatings) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 61 x 91.4

A Stena Line ferry among outer islands, approaching Gothenburg, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Boddinick Ferry
The Bodinnick Ferry, Fowey, Cornwall, which operates between the slipway at Bodinnick and Foweys Caffa Mill. The author Daphne du Maurier lived nearby

Torpoint Ferry, Plymouth Harbour, Devon
Passengers disembark from the Torpoint Ferry in Plymouth Harbour, Devon

Crossing Windermere
Two sight-seeing excursion coaches are carried by steam ferry across Lake Windermere, in the heart of Englands Lake District

A ferry leaving the village of Utne on Hardanger Fjord, Vestlandet, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

View of Hong Kong Island skyline, Hong Kong, China

Star Ferry, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Milna, Brac Island, Croatia
The coastal town of Milna on Brac, an island in the Adriatic Sea within Croatia. Date: circa 1910s

Staten Island Ferry in the harbor at New York City, New York, USA

Ferry at Bury, 1931
Ferryman and his wife crossing the river Arun Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4507

Runcorn Bridge 1905
This bridge connected Runcorn and Widnes across the river Mersey. It opened 29 May 1905, replacing the previous ferry. Known locally as " The Car" after its suspension bridge

Horning Ferry
Horning ferry

Rowing boats at Waterhead Ambleside on Lake Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Thames Waterman 1804
A Thames boatman lands his passengers on the south bank of the Thames, near Waterloo; at this time there are some 20, 000 watermen serving those who need to cross the river

A couple walk arm in arm on a railway platform, beside the luxury locomotive the Golden Arrow, which linked London to Dover, where passengers caught the ferry to Calais, France. Date: 1947

Rothesay looking west - With loch steamers - Scotland
Rothesay, Isle of Bute looking west - With steam ferries - Scotland Date: circa 1909

Grand Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden. Founded by Frenchman Jean-Francois Regis Cadier in 1872 and opened on 14th June 1874. The Steam ferry (pictured centre) runs the route from Vaxholm to Stromkajen

Poster advertising trips to Sweden
Poster advertising trips by train and ferry to Sweden, showing Stockholm Town Hall across the water. 20th century

Coniston Water, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Batemans Bay, Clyde River, NSW, Australia
Batemans Bay, Clyde River, New South Wales, Australia. Batemans Bay was named by Lieutenant James Cook on his voyage of discovery along this coast in 1770

Boys Band, Training Ship Indefatigable
The Boys Band of the Training Ship Indefatigable pose for their photograph in a field, near a tent -- probably at a local fete where they were performing

Scotland / Tobermory
View of Tobermory, an attractive seaport and the principal town of the Isle of Mull, on the west coast of Scotland

Deck of Pont Aven ferry, Brittany Ferries, Plymouth to Roscoff crossing, Atlantic Ocean
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Harpers Ferry, Wv
This is where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers merge, in the Blue Mountain region of West Virginia. In 1859 it will be the scene of John Browns ill-fated raid

USA, WA, Seattle. Dramatic downtown waterfront includes iconic Space Needle and Seattle Great Wheel

Baibridge Ferry with Qwest and Safeco Fields and Mt. Rainier at Dusk, Seattle, Washington, United States, US

Fishing boats and Car Ferry in the harbour, Mallaig, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

North River Ferry Boat, paddlesteamer Date: ca. 1873

French travel poster
Travel poster for the French National Railways promoting routes between Paris and London by way of the French and British coasts

Staten Island Ferry, Business district, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Cross channel ferries in Dover harbour, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland, 11th February 1930

Finnieston Vehicular Ferry 1955 Carrrying lorries across River Clyde Glasgow between Finnieston and Govan

Chalmore ferry, Wallingford, August 1925
A man operated punt, known as the Chalmore Ferry, operates across the River Thames in Wallingford

New Ferry Village, Co. Antrim - a rural street scene with thatched building and motor car on the road and children and dog to the right. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; New Ferry)

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"Ferrying across the River Mersey, a picturesque sight with the iconic Three Graces as backdrop in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. " "Travel back in time with this vintage Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster showcasing the excitement of ferrying to beautiful destinations. " "Captivating views await on the Mersey ferry as it glides through Liverpool's skyline, offering a unique perspective of this vibrant city in United Kingdom, England. " "Discover tranquility on Burgh Island's Sea Horse Ferry in Kingsbridge, England. A charming escape where nature and history intertwine. " "A nostalgic glimpse into post-war romance as a couple strolls arm-in-arm beside the luxurious locomotive 'Golden Arrow', symbolizing an era when London linked to Dover for a French adventure by ferry. Date: 1947" "Witness breathtaking sunsets from McCaigs Tower overlooking Oban Bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. As dusk settles, catch sight of ferries gracefully entering port amidst nature's masterpiece. " "In sunny Queensland's Brisbane lies an enchanting ferry experience that takes you along scenic waterways for unforgettable adventures down under. " "Broughty Ferry invites you to explore its coastal charm and rich heritage while enjoying leisurely rides across its waters – a hidden gem awaiting discovery. " "The Mew at River Dart showcases Devon's timeless beauty during the 1920s. Imagine yourself aboard a quaint ferry surrounded by idyllic landscapes and serenity. " "Gaze upon St. Peter Port Harbour At Night in Guernsey's Channel Islands – twinkling lights reflecting off calm waters create an enchanting atmosphere only found here. " "Transport yourself back to 1906 with Newport Bridge - witness how ferries played an integral role in connecting communities throughout history. " "Islay Ferry offers passage to one of Scotland's most beloved islands known for its whisky distilleries and rugged landscapes – embark on an unforgettable journey filled with charm and adventure.