Included in the selection are the Gosport Ferry terminus in 1929, an undated image of the Gosport Ferry with the USS Mount McKinley, a vintage bus that served the Gosport Ferry, the Ferry King, the 57-ton steam launch that was in service from 1918 until the early 1960s and the wreck that is thought to be that of ‘Viva’, a Gosport Ferry built in the 1890s.
You can see the photos in our gallery below.
9. The Gosport Ferry from the past
The Gosport ferry with the USS Mount McKinley in the background Photo: The News archive
10. The Gosport Ferry from the past
Construction on the Gosport ferry pontoon in September 1988. The News PP4735 Photo: The News archive
11. The Gosport Ferry from the past
The Portsmouth pontoon for the Gosport Ferry before the railings were added, 1982. The News PP4736 Photo: The News archive
12. The Gosport Ferry from the past
The Gosport Ferry in the 1920's. Workmen with their cycles prepare to disembark from the Ferry King.
This 57-ton steam launch was built by Camper & Nicholson's in 1918 and served commuters reliably and cheaply until 1960. Picture courtesy John Sadden Photo: The News archive