The Transport Ferry Service, Preston Docks.

Short clip of the Bardic Ferry and former LST Empire Cedric during the early years of roll on - roll off operations at Preston Docks. This extract was taken from the British Transport film "Ferry Load" relaesed in 1960

[@peterkeane7767]

My first Job aged all of 15 was a Galley Boy on T.F.S. M.V. DORIC FERRY, on the Felixtowe - Europoort - Zeebrugge Run. It certainly set Me up for an interesting Life and while it had its challenges I loved every minute. They were grand Ships and 'Europic' then the Flagship even served in the Falklands !

[@ghockings]

My father captained several vessels from this company, finishing with the Bardic Ferry.

[@spinaway]

i grew up watching both the bardic and the ionic ferry, myself and my mate steve plunkett (plummy) got caught trying to stowaway on the ionic ferry around 1970, rip steve.

[@peterkeane7767]

Both were still running from Felixstowe in 1973/4.

[@brianhines8227]

My grandparents ran the terminal cafe on ASN/TFS felixstowe docks 1960s/70s.would be great if anyone has any memories of it.

[@kennethpointon2941]

Used this ferry many times .I was sad to see it finish .and so close to the M6 .

[@murrayeldred3563]

Educational.