09-11-2015, 05:41 PM
The most common system was to use ferry vessels that could travel either direction controlled by a midships wheel house, and unload/load from either end.
This was the fastest and most efficient type of transport. OTH, the Pennsy line used ferries that had a wheelhouse at each end and loaded from either end.
I found a picture of one but this forum will not accept images, so here is the link.
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This was the fastest and most efficient type of transport. OTH, the Pennsy line used ferries that had a wheelhouse at each end and loaded from either end.
I found a picture of one but this forum will not accept images, so here is the link.
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