White Horse Ferries Explained

White Horse Ferries Limited
Location City:	Swindon
Location Country:	United Kingdom
Area Served:	Solent
Industry:	Shipping
Services:	Passenger transportation
Parent:	Whitehorse

White Horse Ferries is a company that previously operated a ferry on the English south coast. It is a member of the White Horse group of sister companies.

Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry

See main article: Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry.

They operated the Hythe Ferry, pier and pier railway from 1991 until its sale to Blue Funnel Cruises Ltd on 19 April 2017.^{[1] [2]}

Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry 1991-2000

See also: Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry.

White Horse ferries operated the Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry from 1991. It ceased to operate the service following entry into receivership in 2000.^[3]

Lay Construction Ltd

The White Horse Group sister company Lay Construction Ltd constructed ferries for White Horse Ferries at Clifton Slipways, West Street, Gravesend.^[4]

External links

• Official Website
• P&O Ferries Case

Notes and References

1. Martin Easdown. Piers of Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. Amberley Publishing Limited, 29 August 2013.
2. News: Blue Funnel press release relating to takeover. 19 April 2017. 19 April 2017. Hythe Pier Heritage Association. Greenwood. John.
3. Web site: Tilbury-Gravesend Ferries - The Private Ferries. 7 April 2017 . Simplon .
4. Web site: Save Hythe Ferry! – Updated 16th July . 7 April 2017 . Linerlovers's Blog . General Details.