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had operated the ferry from 1888 to 2020. Ferries depart daily approximately every 5–10 minutes, beginning at 4:30 a.m. (04:30) and operate through 8:15 p.m. (20:15) and have a maximum capacity of 12 vehicles. The service averages between approximately 1,500-2,000 vehicles per day.
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Mike, Glenn; O'Hare, Peggy (October 13, 2004). "Car's driver charged in crash, drowning - Teen passenger died when vehicle fell off the ferry". The
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Murphy, Bill (April 17, 2006). "Ferry upgrades grounded
Shipyards' hurricane, drilling work make new boats a low priority". The Houston Chronicle. p. B1.
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February 26, 1995 - A barge struck the south landing resulting in the closure of the service for over eleven weeks. The service would reopen on May 11, 1995.
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