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A motorist pays his toll at the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry during the last day of toll collection for the crossing in 1997.
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Vehicles line up to drive aboard the ferry named Pocahontas to make the James River crossing from Jamestown to Surry in 1996.
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The Scotland-Jamestown ferry ride has been free since July 1, 1997.
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A line of cars waits to board the ferry on the Jamestown side of the crossing in this 1991 photo.
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Cars line up at Scotland Wharf to board the ferry in 1991.
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The ferry Pocahontas cruises along the James River to Surry in 1997.
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Scotland Wharf in Surry once was a busy port. Now, it just serves as a dock for the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. (1993)
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A security team that randomly inspects vehicles before boarding the ferry is stationed on the Jamestown side of the James River. This is one the results after the 9-11 attacks.
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One of the Jamestown-Scotland ferries crosses the James River during the last day of toll collection for the crossing in 1997.
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The ferry slip at Jamestown will be getting busier as the tourist season makes more people want to go to the southside. (1978)
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Capt. F. E. Willis skippers the ferry, Jamestown in 1976.
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Capt. F.E. Willis eases the Jamestown into her slip at the Scotland Wharf.
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Capt. F. E. Willis skippers the ferry, Jamestown in 1976.
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Traffic is backed up for drivers trying to board the Jamestown- Scotland Ferry in 1986.
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In 1982 workmen from McLean Construction of Norfolk are busy replacing the docking slips used by the Jamestown ferry at Scotland Wharf in Surry County. The pilings are replaced every three to four...
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In 1982 workmen from McLean Construction of Norfolk are busy replacing the docking slips used by the Jamestown ferry at Scotland Wharf in Surry County. The pilings are replaced every three to four...
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Motorists sit in line as sign warns of delay in getting across the river on ferry in 1978.
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Capt. Ward says the ferries are in top shape in 1983.
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The ferry completes one of her circuits between Jamestown and Scotland Wharf across the James River in 1976.
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The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is the only direct link for motorists between Surry County and James City County. (1989)
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Construction workers begin tearing up the substandard concrete deck at the ferry's Jamestown dock in 1985.
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Workers demolish deck at the Jamestown ferry terminal after concrete failed state tests in 1985.
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The Jamestown ferry shot from Glasshouse Point Jamestown Island in 1988.
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Capt. Tex Layton, a retired sea captain, enjoys his new job with the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. (1977)
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A ferryman snoozes as he waits for the Jamestown to finish another trip in 1976.
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Jamestown Ferry service was back to normal after strong winds and high waves from a storm caused damage at the Scotland terminal in Surry County in November 1985. Workers for W.F. Magann Corp. had...
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The ferry is freed from the Scotland Wharf after the accident September 28, 1983.
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No one was injured when the 500-ton ferry Jamestown hit the Scotland Wharf dock on September 28, 1983. An electrical malfunction was suspected.
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Only one car was damaged despite the fact the ferry, Ocean City, hit the dock at Scotland Wharf at full speed in a February 1981 accident.
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Edward Hiler inspects his car, which was smashed by the loading ramp when the ferry crashed into the dock on September 28, 1983.
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Wooden pilings and the apparatus that hoists the ramp to the boats were heavily damaged in an accident September 28, 1983 at the Scotland Wharf.
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Fred Stoll of McLean Contractors surveys the damage to the dock and a crushed car at Scotland Wharf after a September 28, 1983 accident. No one was injured in the accident.
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Officials get a close look at a car damaged in an accident Wednesday, September 28, 1983 which snapped pilings at the Scotland Wharf dock.
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No one was injured when the 500-ton ferry Jamestown hit the Scotland Wharf dock on September 28, 1983.
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Mary Frances Holloway of Ivor passes the time on the ferry ride by talking with a friend, Wendy King of Wakefield in 1989.
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Ice is preventing the ferry from making trips across the James River in 1977.
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Ferry is greeted on arrival at Jamestown as part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. (1975)
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Passengers stand on deck as ferry Jamestown leaves Surry as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry.
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50th Anniversary of Jamestown-Scotland Ferry reception committee at Jamestown consisted of Mrs. Dorothy Grubb, member of Surry Bicentennial Commission and Jamestown Festival Park employee who is a...
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Passengers leave the ferry in Surry after their free round-trip ride across the James River as part of the celebration of the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry's 50th Anniversary in 1975.
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Capt. John Smith, ferry boat owned by Capt. A.F. Jester, began service from Jamestown Island to Scotland Wharf in February 1925. It had 16 car capacity.
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"Winks" Von Schilling of Hampton drives lead vehicle in a parade of antique cars to the Surry wharf for the 50th Anniversary of the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry in 1975.
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This photo from the Virginia Department of transportation shows the Capt. John Smith the first of Albert F. Jester's ferries transporting vehicles across the James River in the early days of the...
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