Yep, I did the ferry crossing driving the car across on those narrow portable ramps quite a number of times. And many a time, inexperienced drivers mostly from out-of-state, especially buses, used to invariably get the manoeuvre incorrect, and be left for a while stuck with one wheel in the water ...
PS Those who state that the Portuguese did nothing for Goa, kindly indicate which other state in India had such flat-boat ferries in service to allow people + cars + buses cross a river, in the 50s and 60s. And there is a story about a Portuguese general's car giving way to some civilian's at some ferry crossing... try the same with an Indian general and see where you get. ----- Original Message ---- > From: JoeGoaUk <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Mon, 15 November, 2010 7:00:45 PM > Subject: [Goanet] Back to the Past: Ferry crossing at Agassaim-Cortalim > > > > Back to the Past: Ferry crossing at Agassaim-Cortalim > > a video clip > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF91vL5cKS0 > > Except there was no Zuari Bridge nor Konkan Railways Trains > > Our yesterday's experience has brough back son many menories > > Note: Pax and vehicles used Ferryboats to cross Zuari river until mid 80s > As an antigue, I also remember those days where ferryboats had no ramps as >they > > have now. Instead, the crew members, upon reaching the jetty, used to lift >the two > > long platforms using long iron rod/ hook. The two tracks (paltforms) were > less than a meter wide each (with no railings), people used to exit first > followed by the vehicles. > Also, remember, the present sick 'pul' or the bridge took about 15 years to >complete?
