2012

SX8851 : Lower Ferry

taken 14 years ago, near to Dartmouth, Devon, England

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Lower Ferry
Lower Ferry

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Lower Ferry at Dartmouth :: SX8751 (provided by Robin Drayton)

The Lower Ferry crosses the River Dart between Dartmouth and Kingswear and carries up to 8 cars plus a number of foot passengers.
There are a pair of ferry units, each consisting of a floating platform which is pushed and pulled by an associated tug.
The ferry operates on the route of the original row-boat ferry between Dartmouth and Kingswear which was replaced in 1834 by the 'horse ferry' - also rowed, but capable of taking two horses and carts.

River Dart

The River Dart rises at Lower White Tor on Dartmoor and flows generally SE to its mouth at Dartmouth. Its valley and surrounding area is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The river's mouth is an excellent example of a Ria (drowned river valley).
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Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage
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SX8851, 581 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 2 June, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 1 September, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 8804 5105 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:20.9214N 3:34.4986W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 8807 5103
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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