Chester–Hadlyme Ferry
The Chester–Hadlyme Ferry is a seasonal ferry crossing the Connecticut River between the town of Chester, Connecticut, and the village of Hadlyme (in the town of Lyme, Connecticut). It is the second oldest continuously operating ferry service in the state of Connecticut and is a designated state historical landmark. The ferry is part of the scenic portion of Route 148 and provides a convenient link between two of Connecticut's tourist attractions: Gillette Castle State Park in Hadlyme and the Essex Steam Train, which runs between Essex and Chester.
Chester–Hadlyme ferry after closing time | |
| Locale | Lower Connecticut River Valley Chester, Connecticut, to the village of Hadlyme from 41.419272°N 72.433142°W to 41.420152°N 72.428622°W |
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| Waterway | Connecticut River |
| Route | Route 148 |
| Operator | Connecticut State Ferry Service |
| Authority | Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) |
| Began operation | 1769 |
| Predecessor | Warner's Ferry |
| Travel time | 5 minutes |
| Frequency | as needed |
| No. of vessels | 1 (Selden III) |
| Daily vehicles | 100 |
| Connections at Chester Dock | |
| Essex Steam Train at Hadlyme station | |
| River Valley Transit 644 at Route 154 & Kings Highway | |
| Website | portal.ct.gov |
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