Nariva Ferry

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2011-03-01

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The postcard shows a wooden punt which served as a ferry bridge over the Nariva and Ortoire rivers (1870s - 1950s) as there was no road to the district of Mayaro. The trip across the river used to cost a penny. People, horses, buggies and later automobiles were ferried across the rivers.

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Colour: Sepia; Style: Landscape; Other: Bordered, Undivided
Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs. Irma E. Goldstraw.

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Trinidad and Tobago, Postcards, Ferries--Trinidad and Tobago, Water taxis--Trinidad and Tobago, Inland water transportation--Trinidad and Tobago, Shipping--Trinidad and Tobago, Rivers--Trinidad and Tobago, Cities and towns--Trinidad and Tobago--Mayaro

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