Whitehaven Ferry Explained

Whitehaven Ferry
Locale:Whitehaven, Maryland
Waterway:Wicomico River
Transit Type:Passenger and automobile cable ferry
Began Operation:1687
Lines:1
Terminals:2
Operator:Wicomico County Department of Public Works

The Whitehaven Ferry is a passenger and automobile cable ferry that crosses the Wicomico River in Whitehaven, Maryland, located to the southwest of Salisbury. The ferry is operated by the Wicomico County Department of Public Works and runs between the community of Whitehaven in Wicomico County to the north and Somerset County in the south.[1] [2] The ferry can carry a maximum of 6 passengers and 3 cars and has a weight limit of 10,000 pounds.[1] [3] The Whitehaven Ferry operates from early morning until the evening every day of the year except Christmas and is free.[1] A ferry has crossed the Wicomico River in the area since 1687.[4] In 2012, the ferry was overhauled and refurbished.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ferry Schedule. Wicomico County, Maryland. May 19, 2015.
  2. Wicomico County Bridges, Dams and Ferries. Wicomico County, Maryland. May 19, 2015.
  3. Web site: Whitehaven and Upper Ferry. www.wicomicorecandparks.org. en. 2017-06-19.
  4. News: Junkin. Vanessa. Whitehaven Ferry : A trip across river –– back in time. DelmarvaNow. August 4, 2014. May 19, 2015.