At least since 1793, and perhaps longer, a public ferry has crossed the river here.
The ferry crossing before the bridge was built took about an hour.
Two ferries cross the Main to the left, or south, bank.
Communication to the east was once easier, as a ferry crossed the river here until 1922.
The current site is the oldest ferry crossing in Australia.
It is one of twelve ferries still crossing the Main today.
The last ferry in the 20th century crossed the river in 1950.
This ferry crosses the river only when it has enough freight to make the trip worth while.
During the ferry crossing you will have time to purchase duty free goods.
A map of 1414 showed a ferry crossing at Sarre.