This email is part of a project began in May 2026 to explore the much-missed ferry crossings that have quietly vanished from our maps in recent years.

Over the coming months (or perhaps years!) I am retracing these routes and visiting the ports they once served, speaking to locals and passengers about their memories.

I would love to hear your memories too - do share them in the comments or in the chat, I always read them and may even follow up on suggestions.

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