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Regular ferry services between Sydney and Parramatta began 2 June 1831, with the first steam ferry named Surprise. [1] Early ferry services between Sydney Cove and Parramatta used paddle steamers. [2] Due to silting and pollution of the river, Sydney Ferries services on the Parramatta River ceased to serve the wharves west of Meadowbank in 1928 ...
The first steam ferry to operate between Sydney and Parramatta was named Surprise, beginning service on 2 June 1831. [1] The original wharf was built by convicts from gum tree logs, and reconstructed in sandstone in 1835. Paddle steamers would come up the river with their goods and their passengers from Sydney Cove. [2]
Although primarily operating Parramatta River services, they also operate other Transdev Sydney Ferries services. On 16 February 2023 Betty Cuthbert, was the first retired from service. [9] On 7 June 2024 Evonne Goolagong was withdrawn. [10] [better source needed]
Kissing Point ferry wharf is located on the northern side of the Parramatta River serving the Sydney suburb of Putney. It is served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services operating between Circular Quay and Parramatta. [1] The single wharf is served by RiverCat, River and Parramatta River class ferries.
External image Sydney Ferries network map (PDF) by Transport for NSW, updated November 2017. Sydney Ferries is a metropolitan ferry service operating in Sydney Harbour, connecting a network of 36 wharves on the waterway and its various inlets and tributaries. Currently, Sydney Ferries operates nine distinct service routes across the harbour, all originating from or terminating at Circular Quay ...
Today it also serves the Sydney suburb of Wentworth Point. It is served by Sydney Ferries Parramatta River services operating between Circular Quay and Parramatta. [1] The single wharf is served by RiverCat, River and Parramatta River class ferries. On 14 January 2015, the wharf closed for a rebuild with services using the nearby Armory wharf.
The ferries are to be named in honour of Australians who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, environment, and innovation. [5] The first was delivered in March 2024. [6] Unlike the River-class ferry fleet, the new vessels do not include a top deck.
Part of the Balmain New Ferry Company fleet until that company's takeover by Sydney Ferries Ltd in 1918. [55] In 1933, became first Sydney Ferries Ltd vessel to be converted to diesel. Gardner diesel, two strike five-cylinder providing 190 hp (141 kW) and 10.3 knots. Sent to Adelaide in 1971 and rebuilt as show boat.