What type of ferry boats were used in England in the early 19th century?
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There are web sites that discuss the history of Channel ferries.
Paddle steamers made their appearance in the early 1800s:
Of course, every kind of boat could be used as a ferry, even small foot powered paddle boats. The 1827 scene below is from the United States, but the same kind of boats were used in the English channel:
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I'm not sure about the Isle of Wight, but for the River Mersey refer to... http://www.lyricsfreak.com/s/stanley+holloway/runcorn+ferry_20307672.html
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