The Woolwich Ferry boats....only 2 weeks left
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I'm sad I missed the last chance to ride the old ones - if only they could have waited one more day.
These old ones were just in service as new ones when I rode the ferry for the first time.0 -
bobmunro said:
I'm sad I missed the last chance to ride the old ones - if only they could have waited one more day.
These old ones were just in service as new ones when I rode the ferry for the first time.
Face bovvered ?
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A few photos I took earlier this week
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Was on the very final sailing last night. James Newman left North Woolwich at 20:00 precisely to the sound of Vera Lynn singing “We’ll meet again” over the tannoy - a bittersweet moment as many of the ferry staff were also retiring/redundant yesterday (3 ferries being replaced by 2, both of which will be ‘lean’ crewed). James Newman’s engineer was one who was retiring after 21 years service in his case. For the final crossing, we had the run of the ship including the engine room and car deck. The crossing was very leisurely, with the boat doing repeated circles in mid-river and sounding the horn non-stop, as well as sirens and whistles coming from both terminals.31
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If anyone else wanted a final ride on the ferries, I'm afraid you've missed the boat.3
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The new ferries have space for 150 pedestrians.killerandflash said:I popped down to have a final ride on Tuesday. It'll be interesting what the replacements look like, the massive underfloor area for pedestrians isn't needed now, especially with the DLR extension
https://853london.com/2018/05/17/new-woolwich-ferry-vessels-take-to-the-water-for-the-first-time/1 -
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Can't believe no one bought them and converted them to floating Thames pub/restaurants.iainment said:Off to the breakers yard.
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I know it’s only a lump of machinery but that picture is a bit sad. Agree with Red that it’s strange that they havn’t been bought and up cycled.6
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Also a bit sad that they're being towed to France to be scrapped.ShootersHillGuru said:I know it’s only a lump of machinery but that picture is a bit sad. Agree with Red that it’s strange that they havn’t been bought and up cycled.
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Thats a ferry good idea.Red_in_SE8 said:
Can't believe no one bought them and converted them to floating Thames pub/restaurants.iainment said:Off to the breakers yard.
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New Woolwich ferry, Ben Woollacott, arrives for testing.
Photo: 853london.com
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They’ve been at Tilbury for a couple of weeks, and been on river tests around Greenhithe, they look great and a lot quieter0
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Bloody Polish made ferries coming over here taking our ferries jobs!3
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Couldn't they have called it Jonnie Jackson ?Anna_Kissed said:New Woolwich ferry, Ben Woollacott, arrives for testing.
Photo: 853london.com
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Why is the largest word on the side "FERRY", stating the bleeding obvious isn't it?2
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I think it's to warn other boats it's not going up or downstream but across.eaststandmike said:Why is the largest word on the side "FERRY", stating the bleeding obvious isn't it?
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Someone at TfL is a big Roxy Music faneaststandmike said:Why is the largest word on the side "FERRY", stating the bleeding obvious isn't it?
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In not wholly surprising news, plans to commence services of the Woolwich ferry with new vessels by the end of December have not occurred.
The new date is “early January” though TfL also state “there were some teething problems we encountered during testing but services will resume operation before mid-January at the very latest (by 15/1/19).” The website still states late December.
http://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2018/12/30/woolwich-ferry-reopening-delayed-possibly-to-mid-january/0 -
clive said:
In not wholly surprising news, plans to commence services of the Woolwich ferry with new vessels by the end of December have not occurred.
The new date is “early January” though TfL also state “there were some teething problems we encountered during testing but services will resume operation before mid-January at the very latest (by 15/1/19).” The website still states late December.
http://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2018/12/30/woolwich-ferry-reopening-delayed-possibly-to-mid-january/9 -
Mayor too busy preparing for his career in Westminster to worry about London.1
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Think you're lost and need to be on the new "Group" threads!!Valiantphil said:Mayor too busy preparing for his career in Westminster to worry about London.
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Stupidest post of the year contender?Valiantphil said:Mayor too busy preparing for his career in Westminster to worry about London.
(I know I might have a few in this as well ;-) ).0 -
Wrong thread!Valiantphil said:Mayor too busy preparing for his career in Westminster to worry about London.
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Typical. Roland's splashed out on 3 new players, and they're stuck in North Woolwich, unable to come over and sign their contracts.clive said:In not wholly surprising news, plans to commence services of the Woolwich ferry with new vessels by the end of December have not occurred.
The new date is “early January” though TfL also state “there were some teething problems we encountered during testing but services will resume operation before mid-January at the very latest (by 15/1/19).” The website still states late December.
http://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2018/12/30/woolwich-ferry-reopening-delayed-possibly-to-mid-january/0 -
I hear that they have now been requeistioned by The Government to be used as emergency ferries after Brexit day....clive said:In not wholly surprising news, plans to commence services of the Woolwich ferry with new vessels by the end of December have not occurred.
The new date is “early January” though TfL also state “there were some teething problems we encountered during testing but services will resume operation before mid-January at the very latest (by 15/1/19).” The website still states late December.
http://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2018/12/30/woolwich-ferry-reopening-delayed-possibly-to-mid-january/0 -
Another deadline has been missed for reopening the Woolwich Ferry today as teething troubles persist.
When the ferry stopped operating last October the intention was to have new boats and terminal equipment up and running by the end of December.
http://www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2019/01/15/woolwich-ferry-misses-another-opening-deadline/
Will crossrail open before the ferry?0
