Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry

[1] The principal ferry operated between West Tilbury and Gravesend and was under the ownership of the Lord of the Manor of Parrock in Milton-next-Gravesend.

A sketch-map of 1571[2] shows evidence of two jetties, the one on the north bank leading to a northward road crossing the marsh.

There are also houses marked on the marsh itself, which was important for sheep grazing; and there is some evidence to suggest that the ferry was used for the cross-river transport of animals and wool.

[1] Car ferries were introduced in 1927 and discontinued by authority of act of Parliament in 1964, following the opening in 1963 of the first Dartford Tunnel.

The ferry was operated by Jetstream Tours until 30 March 2024, and ran every 30 minutes between about 6 am and 7 pm from Monday to Saturday.