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Burnham-on-Crouch
Burnham-Wallasea Ferry
This page is devoted to Burnham-on-Crouch and the ferry service between Burnham and the Essex Marina on Wallasea Island.
For full details of services see:-
www.ladyessex.com
Boats on this Page:-
Lady Essex II
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ferry until 2005
Lady Essex III
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ferry from 2006
Sections on this Page:-
Burnham-Wallasea Ferry
Creeksea
Wallasea Island Jetty
Other Essex Pages:-
Brightlingsea
- River Colne port
General Steam Navigation
- Excursion service from London to Essex until 1967
Invicta Line
- Southend-Kent services until 1992
Lower Thames & Medway Passenger Boat Co
- Gravesend-Southend services
Southend Excursion Vessels
Southend Pier
Tilbury-Gravesend Ferry
Wivenhoe
- River Colne port
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References:-
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Written and published by G.P.Hamer - various editions from 1977 to 2005 consulted
Trip Out Guides are available from Geoffrey Hamer, PO Box 485, Southall, UB1 9BH
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Burnham-Wallasea Ferry
The ferry service for 2007 will start at Whitsun weekend running from Essex Marina Wallasea Island to Burnham Town Quay with a maximum of 12 passengers. The ferry leaves Wallasea on the hour and Burnham Town Quay at 20 minutes past the hour with the first boat at 10.00am and the last at 6.00pm. For full details of services see:-
www.ladyessex.com
At the time the photos below were taken, the ferry service to Burnham Town Quay was suspended due to the state of the quay and steps which are awaiting demolition. A temporary arrangement was in place running to Burnham Yacht Harbour. Subsequently a new pontoon was installed by Maldon District Council, and services have reverted to Burnham Town Quay.
Ferry service handbill for 2006 (since changed for 2007)
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Lady Essex II
Lady Essex II
had been running the Burnham-Wallasea ferry service until 2005. Lady Essex II is still owned by the company, and is in the yard at Wallasea. She was holed in service by her previous Skipper on Burnham Town Quay. An individual attempted to restore her but abandoned the project. Her owners are are still deciding whether to restore her or scrap her.
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Lady Essex III
Lady Essex III
replaces our older boat
Lady Essex II
which has now sailed into retirement.
Lady Essex III
is a custom built Starfish 10.
Lady Essex III
was originally built as a prototype for the Royal Navy and as such was built from fire retardant fibreglass to the most exacting standards. She is an exceptionally strong and seaworthy craft.
With her Ford Mermaid diesel engine she is somewhat faster than her predecessor and is capable of 13 knots, a full 5 knots faster than
Lady Essex II
. She is 33 feet 10 inches long and was built in 1981 by Bounty boats in Brundall Norfolk. She is fully licensed and insured for 40 passengers and two crew for river trips and short voyages to sea.
Prior to her purchase in 2005,
an Isgair
(
The
Fisherman
in Celtish), was working from Avoch in North East Scotland on angling and dolphin watching trips.
Lady Essex III
arriving at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Lady Essex III
arriving at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
arriving at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
arriving at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
at Burnham Yacht Marina.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Lady Essex III
leaving Burnham Yacht Marina.
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Lady Essex III
arriving Burnham Yacht Marina.
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Lady Essex III
arriving Burnham Yacht Marina.
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Lady Essex III
at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Lady Essex III
leaving Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
leaving Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
leaving Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
leaving Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
crossing to Burnham.
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Lady Essex III
crossing to Burnham.
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Lady Essex III
arriving at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
arriving at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
arriving at Essex Marina, Wallasea.
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Lady Essex III
leaving Wallasea.
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Creeksea Ferry
The village of Creeksea is on the north bank of the Crouch, 2 miles from Burnham. The original ferry ran from here to Creeksea Ferry on Wallasea. There is still a modern public house named the Creeksea Ferry on the south bank.
Creeksea seen from Wallasea Island.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Creeksea seen from Wallasea Island.
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Slipway at Creeksea seen from Wallasea Island.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Modern slipway at site of original Creeksea ferry on Wallasea Island.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
Wallasea Island Jetty
There is a modern concrete jetty adjacent to the Essex Yacht Marina on Wallasea. This is used regularly by coasters to unload timber.
Alpina
(registered Belize City) at the jetty on Wallasea Island.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th May 2006
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