White Horse Ferries

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.

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

Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry
Main article: Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry

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
Further information: Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry

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

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

References
  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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