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TAKE CAR ON FERRY
Loading a car onto a ferry, before the drive-on system is dreamt of. Date: 1936
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Channel Drive Ferries Ferry Loading System 1936 Dreamt
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In this evocative photograph from 1936, we witness an intriguing moment in transport history as a car is carefully loaded onto a ferry. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, before the advent of the drive-on ferry system that we take for granted today. The scene is set on a tranquil channel, with the ferry anchored in the foreground, its rustic wooden structure reflecting the gentle ripples on the water's surface. A crowd of onlookers, dressed in the fashion of the time, gather on the dockside, their curious eyes fixed on the spectacle unfolding before them. At the heart of the action, a team of strong men in workwear maneuver a car up a ramp and onto the ferry. The car, its bonnet adorned with a proud emblem, looks small and vulnerable in the vastness of the ferry deck. The process is slow and laborious, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those involved in making this transport method work. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by travelers in the pre-motorway era, who relied on ferries to traverse bodies of water. It also serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of transport and the ingenuity of the human spirit. This photograph, taken in 1936, is a captivating reminder of a time when loading a car onto a ferry was a laborious and communal endeavor, and a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who made it possible.
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