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White Horse Ferries

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White Horse Ferries Limited
IndustryShipping
Headquarters,
Area served
Solent
ServicesPassenger transportation
ParentWhitehorse

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

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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

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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

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

References

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