ferry

Example Sentences

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Several sailings were cancelled by west coast ferry operator CalMac on Saturday night and Sunday morning due to Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The return of Glen Sannox means the busy Arran route again has a two ferry service, provided sailings are not disrupted by the weekend weather.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Philippines has declared a national emergency, with its government offering subsidies to transport drivers, reducing ferry services and implementing a four-day work week for civil servants.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"He was a sailor and he loved coming on to the ferry as well with his kids and his grandkids," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The stranger from the ferry offered no explanation for his presence on the island.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson