The Moggill Ferry is a

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crossing the

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between the suburbs of Moggill in

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and Riverview in

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, both in

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. The iconic ferry is owned by Stradbroke Ferries and can carry up to 20 vehicles per crossing. During floods the ferry is often out of service and alternative routes need to be taken by motorists. The ferry is guided across the river by a steel cable which can sometimes lead to boating accidents for the unwary.

History

A ferry service began operations at the site in 1878 when

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coaches provided service between

and

. During the

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the ferry broke free from its cable guidelines. The suggestion to sink the wayward ferry was raised during the flood crises until the captain and former skipper managed to secure the vessel to the banks of the Brisbane River with ropes.

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History

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