Isle of Wight Ferry Act 1856
An Act for establishing and maintaining a Ferry and Floating Bridge between Stokes Bay and Ryde in the County of Southampton, with Landing Places and Approaches thereto. [21st July 1856.] WHEREAS the establishing and maintaining a Ferry between Stokes Bay and Ryde, with suitable Landing Places, Approaches, Works, and Conveniences for the Conveyance, landing, and embarking of Carriages, Cattle, Persons, Goods, and Things, would be a great public Advantage: And whereas Plans and Sections defini...