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Upper Ferry Cable Ferry
- Date Reported: Jan 1, 2018
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- Source: Waterway Guide Staff
- Description:
A cable ferry crosses the Wicomico River at Upper Ferry, 15 miles above the mouth. The ferry operates only during daylight hours. The cable, held taut by winches ashore, is suspended at or near the water’s surface at all times during daylight hours but dropped to the bottom during non daylight hours. The signal for lowering the cable is one blast on the whistle by a transiting vessel. The ferry slips are marked as a ferry crossing and warning signs are posted up and downstream of the crossing. Caution should be exercised when navigating in the area. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS A MOVING CABLE FERRY.
- March 1st to May 15th 7am - 6pm
- May 16th to September 15th 7am - 7pm
- September 16th to October 31st 7am - 6pm
- November 1st to February 28th 7am - 5:30pm
- Lat / Lon: N 38° 20.477' / W 075° 41.737'
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