(01 Apr 2026, 9:38 pm)Andreos1 wrote Depending on the tide, it turned at Fatfield Bridge or went further, towards Chartershaugh - ensuring it didn't cross in to the Lambton Estate.

A quick Google search has found this link:
https://simplonpc.co.uk/WearFerry/Wear1991.pdf which confirms the Fatfield turning point.

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Thanks for sharing - couple of photos of the ferry in operation on that site too.  Such a shame nothing like this exists now, the river has to be one of the Sunderland/Washington areas must under-exploited assets and am sure something like this operating in the summer months could be a massive draw. Who knows, could even integrate it with other forms of public transport at either end if there was any!