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no.502

Walney Ferry

Early 20th century

The Walney Steam Passenger Ferry Number 2 on Walney side of the channel. Loading ramp is down, it is crowded with passengers and horse drawn carts loaded with goods. All passengers are men and boys. A chain type ferry, the two large chains are running up the landing ramp. A boy is watching from the ramp. Low tide, various boats grounded on shore. Houses, industrial buildings and crane on far side.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2129

no.502

Walney Ferry

Early 20th century

The Walney Steam Passenger Ferry Number 2 on Walney side of the channel. Loading ramp is down, it is crowded with passengers and horse drawn carts loaded with goods. All passengers are men and boys. A chain type ferry, the two large chains are running up the landing ramp. A boy is watching from the ramp. Low tide, various boats grounded on shore. Houses, industrial buildings and crane on far side.

Location: Walney Island, Walney South, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/268
Sankey Number: 502

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