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Here & Then Elizabeth River Ferries Here & Then

    • TV & Film

The first Elizabeth River ferry services began in 1636 when Captain Adam Thoroughgood offered passage across the river in a hand-rowed skiff.  Regular service started in 1821 when a teamboat was available, however, the first steam ferry was the Gosport which initiated operation in 1832. 

The first Elizabeth River ferry services began in 1636 when Captain Adam Thoroughgood offered passage across the river in a hand-rowed skiff.  Regular service started in 1821 when a teamboat was available, however, the first steam ferry was the Gosport which initiated operation in 1832. 

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