🇬🇧 Sunderland · 7 Minutes of Maritime Heritage
🌍 Shields Ferry Landing - South Shields
📍 Ferry St, South Shields NE33 1JR
📸 Highlights
🔍 Sailing for over 7 centuries
🔍 Across the River Tyne
🔍 Daily local ferry
⚠️ 30 minutes per ferry
💸 £2.1 - one way
🧏🏻♀️ Revisiting the past and learning new things
The prototype of the ferryman originated from Charon in Greek mythology, who was responsible for rowing the dead across the River Styx. Animal-powered ships appeared from the 14th to the 19th century, roll-on/roll-off ferries appeared in 1850, and the world's first ferry was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1871.
💁🏻♀️ Visiting Tips
Due to funding issues, the ferry service is expected to cease operation in 2025. These few years are the last chance to experience it!
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