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History
Feb 1895 – DE authorized Queen Ann’s RR to extend to Rehoboth and then on to Cape May via steamship.
1926 – Baltimore developer purchases 3 of 12 concrete ships built for troop transport during WWI for use as a ferry landing.
1953 – NJ Legislature authorized construction and operation of a ferry to connect GSP with DE.
History
1962 – Compact created by legislatures of DE & NJ and by Act of Congress to form DRBA.
DRBA responsible to manage DMB and all “crossings” over the DE River & Bay between the two states. Mandated to address need for another bay crossing.
Governed by 6 Commissioners
from each state, appointed by
the Governor
• 1963 – DRBA Commission passes resolution proposing ferry crossing.
• Cape May-Lewes Ferry service begins July 1, 1964
• Ferry operates 24 hours/day then reduced to 16 hours/day in 1975
• 1972 – DRBA signs contract to build 3 new vessels
• 1981 – Fourth vessel MV NewDel (later renamed MV CH)
• 1994-1998 – Vessel refurbishments $54.4 million
History
Cape May – Lewes Ferry
Annually
750,000 passengers
280,000 vehicles
Heavily Seasonal
8 to 28 departures per day depending on season.
56%24%
20%
<2 Trips 2 - 6 Trips >6 Trips
Passengers
Demographics
50% of customers are from three local counties: Cape May & Atlantic, NJ & Sussex, DE
Usage profile:
Tourism Activities
Tours & Packages
Cape May Zoo Trip
Cape May Guided Tour
Lewes Historic Trolley Tour
Atlantic City Tours
Maritime History Tours
Theme Cruises
“Rock the Boat” Cruise
Tropical Tuesday Cruise
- Marine Naturalist Program
- Wine Lover’s
Cruise