The Ferry Crossing viewed from Canvey Island

Post Cards of the Benfleet Creek Crossing
By David Bullock

Here we are looking from Canvey Island waiting for the Ferry Boat to take us back to the main land (South Benfleet). If the tide was out you could walk accross the stepping stones, three of which are located down Long Road at the former Council Offices.

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Photo:Canvey Island stepping Stones
Photo:Looking north - Stepping Stones to Canvey Island - Card dated 1908
Photo:Stepping Stones to Canvey Island - Benfleet Station with train in background
Photo:Ferry from Canvey Island - Benfleet Downs in background
Photo:On the ramp looking North towards a very un-populated Downs - Canvey Ferry (Posted 1922)
Photo:Tide is out - crossing the creek from Canvey to Benfleet
Photo:Crossing the Ford to visit Canvey Island - Thanks to BISH who believes the wooden structure was Bill Boards
Photo:Queing to leave Canvey Island by Ferry
Photo:Canvey Island Ferry with South Benfleet station in background
Photo:A bleak day leaving Canvey Island via the stepping Stones
Photo:Looking North East across Benfleet creek
Photo:Waiting for the tide - Canvey to Benfleet crossing
Photo:Missing the train - waiting for the Ferry boat in colour
Photo:Looking North West - Note the houses where the curent road under the bridge goes
Photo:Ferry from Benfleet to Canvey
Photo:Benfleet Ferry - Card purchased at Welcome Hut in 2006
Photo:To the Ferry
Photo:Bus to Canvey
Photo:Bus to Canvey
Photo:The Ferry, Canvey Island
Photo:Barges & Houseboats - South Benfleet
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This gallery was added by David Bullock on 10/03/2008.

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