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Bass Traders - The World's Longest Vehicle Ferry Service

The Bass Trader operates the world's longest vehicular ferry service, between Tasmania and the Australian mainland.
Series : Australian Diary | Episode : 119 | Year : 1961 | Total Duration : 3 Minutes | Producer : Jack S Allan
Bass Trader vehicle ferry plying between Tasmania & the mainland. At Port Phillip Bay, trucks loaded onto ship, loading cargo, crane operator. Ship leaving wharf, at sea, Captain looking through binoculars, seagulls flying, scenic POV from ship to arriving at Davenport. Ramp lowered, trucks unloaded, unloading Royal Mail container
Access No. 43456 | 3 mins 17 secs | 1960s | Davenport, Tas, Australia, Port Phillip Bay, Vic, Australia | © NFSA | B&W |