A HARWICH train ferry is celebrating its 100th anniversary today.
The opening ceremony took place on 24 April 1924 and was carried out by Prince George, who later became the Duke of Kent.
Prince George was received at Harwich Town Railway Station by the High Sheriff of Essex and introduced to the Lady Mayor, Mrs Hill.
Other members of the local corporation, accompanied by directors of the Great Eastern Train Ferries ltd, were also on hand to accommodate the royal visitor.
Prince George and his entourage went on to the long wooden arm of the berth before pressing the button which started the machinery on the ferry during a special ceremony.
The next day the Train Ferry No 3 arrived at Harwich from Immingham in Lincolnshire to begin its nightly service – which excluded Sundays.
In July 1987 the Department of the Environment made the Train Ferry Terminal as Grade II listed marking an end of era which lasted 63 years until new technology and geographical conditions meant the service was no longer viable.
To find out more about the Harwich Train Ferries visit the Harwich Museum which is open on Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm until the end of November before the winter season.
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