Maritime record MDO32286 - Ferry, Small Mouth, Weymouth and Portland

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A ferry linked Portland with Wyke prior to construction of a bridge in the 1830s.

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A ferry linked Portland with Wyke across Small Mouth until construction of a bridge opened in 1839 (1).


<1> Betty, J H, 1970, The Island and Royal Manor of Portland, 1750-1851 (Unspecified Type). SWX2189.

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  • <1> (No record type): Betty, J H. 1970. The Island and Royal Manor of Portland, 1750-1851.

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Grid reference SY 6667 7622 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

May 5 2016 5:01PM

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