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Dartmouth Lower Ferry - South Hams District Council

The Dartmouth Lower Ferry is a vehicular and passenger ferry which crosses the River Dart in Devon. It is one of three ferries that cross the tidal river from Dartmouth to Kingswear, the others being the Higher Ferry and the Passenger Ferry.

Unlike the Higher Ferry, which operates somewhat to the north of the centres of Dartmouth and Kingswear, the Lower Ferry operates from slipways directly in the centre of both places. This is more convenient for local traffic; but means the traffic must negotiate the narrow streets of Kingswear village.

The ferry is owned and operated by the South Hams District Council. It is operated by unpowered ferry pontoons, carrying up to 8 cars each. Each ferry pontoon is pushed and pulled by a tug boat and, when traffic demands, two such ferry/tug combinations are used in service at the same time.

The full history of the Lower Ferry can be found here: https://www.bythedart.co.uk/about-dartmouth/local-history/the-history-of-the-local-ferry/
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  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Tug HAULEY IV at Kingswear with car float THE TOM CASEY.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Tug HAULEY IV at Kingswear with car float THE TOM CASEY.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Two ferries usually operate at busy times passing mid river between Kingswear and Dartmouth. The vehicle floats are named TOM CASEY and TOM AVIS in hour of previous operators of the ferry.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Tug HAULEY IV and THE TOM CASEY vehicle float at Kingswear slipway. The man holding the brush keeps the slipways clear of seaweed and mud.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Tug HAULEY IV and THE TOM CASEY vehicle float at Kingswear slipway. The man holding the brush keeps the slipways clear of seaweed and mud.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Tug HAULEY IV built locally by Philip & Son was delivered in 1966 to Dartmouth Corporation predecessors to South Hams District Council.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    HAULEY IV starts to propel THE TOM CASEY across the river having swung around. THE TOM AVIS is passing the opposite way in the care of HAULEY V.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    My father John William Luxton appears in this view of HAULEY IV as she propels THE TOM CASEY across the River Dart.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    HAULEY IV she propels THE TOM CASEY across the River Dart. The mouth of the River Dart can be glimpsed to the right.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    HAULEY IV propels THE TOM CASEY across the River Dart. In the background can be seen THE TOM AVIS being propelled by HAULEY V. Dartmouth Castle can also be glimpsed.

  • Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Dartmouth Lower Ferry, Devon, October 28, 2003

    Cars going ashore at the Dartmouth slipway from THE TOM CASEY with HAULEY IV in charge.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Tug HAULEY VI heads towards the Dartmouth slip with THE TOM AVIS.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Tug HAULEY VI heads towards the Dartmouth slip with THE TOM AVIS.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Tug HAULEY VI arrives at the Dartmouth slip with THE TOM AVIS.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Tug HAULEY VI arrives at the Dartmouth slip with THE TOM AVIS.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Tug HAULEY VI waiting at the Kingswear slip for cars to board THE TOM AVIS.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Tug HAULEY VI waiting at the Kingswear slip for cars to board THE TOM AVIS.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Tug HAULEY VI waiting at the Kingswear slip for cars to board THE TOM AVIS.

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, October 23, 2013

    HAULEY VI departs from DARTMOUTH

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, May 27, 2014

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, May 27, 2014

    HAULEY VI at Kingswear

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, May 27, 2014

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, May 27, 2014

    HAULEY VI at Kingswear

  • Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, May 27, 2014

    Dartmouth Higher Ferry, Devon, May 27, 2014

    HAULEY VI at Kingswear

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