Ferry Free For All - Scotland Traditional Cache
Ferry Free For All - Scotland
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Located in a small parking area overlooking the Scotland ferry terminal. The locals all know about the ferry, but I thought that our out-of-town visitors might appreciate this great FREE way to see the James River.
History:
Albert Jester made the first automobile ferry crossing of the James River with the "Captain John Smith" on Feb. 26, 1925. That ferry was 60 feet long and could carry 16 Model-T Fords.
Today, the ferry fleet transports approximately 936,000 vehicles annually. It's the only 24-hour state-run ferry in Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Transportation took over operation of the ferry in 1945. It has more than 90 employees.
The operations budget for the ferry is approximately $12 million annually.
The heaviest traffic volumes are over holidays and weekends. We do not track passengers per vehicle, but it's estimated to be approximately 2.5 people per car.
When you ride on the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry, it's not hard to imagine what the first colonists saw as they traveled on the same river 400 years ago. The 15-minute ride will give you a unique view of the land and connect you to interesting sites on both sides of the James River.
CONGRATS TO silvertop1 FOR THE FTF!!!
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