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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 entered service in October 2021, confined to daytime service until deemed suitable for night time operations. [ 7 ] In late 2022 the government announced it was looking for tenders to build a new fleet of Parramatta River-class ferries to replace the RiverCat-class ferries
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.
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.
[O/N 32481 [18] Iron paddle steamer built by C.J. Mare & Co, Blackwell, England and reassembled in Sydney for Parramatta service. [7] 35 hp oscillating steam engine. Sister to Pelican, similar to Emu. In 1859 and 1860, ran Sunday and holiday services to Mosman with Perri. Also used to provide services to Manly. Rebuilt and lengthened in 1865.
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 ...
On 1 January 2009, Sydney Ferries ceased to be a state-owned corporation and became a NSW Government agency. [10] In February 2009, private operator Manly Fast Ferry took over the high speed jet cat service to Manly. [8] [11] In April 2010, the NSW Government decided the service contract would remain with the Sydney Ferries Corporation. [9]
Chiswick ferry wharf is located on the southern side of the Parramatta River serving the Sydney suburb of Chiswick. It 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.