Delaware’s most famous ferry is the Cape May – Lewes ride, but did you know one of the oldest ferries in America is right here in Sussex County? Take a trip on the Woodland Ferry to step back in time.

The Woodland Ferry is a historic crossing along the Nanticoke River in Seaford, Delaware. Over 45,000 trips are taken across the river on the ferry each year.
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Originally known as Cannon's Ferry, it was renamed the Woodland Ferry to distance itself from the evil and infamous serial killer and slave runner, Patty Cannon.
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It's one of the oldest ferries in the United States, having been continuously running since the 1740s. Originally established by James Cannon and his family, the Ferry was taken over by the county in the mid-1800s.
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Today, it is operated by DelDOT and the vessel is named after Tina Fallon, a longtime Sussex County representative. The ship can transport six cars at a time.
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The Ferry typically runs from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily during spring and summer, with adjusted hours in the fall and winter. It is closed Thursday mornings for maintenance.
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The Tina Fallon underwent routine repairs and maintenance in 2018. It needed some extensive work, but it returned to the water in summer, 2019.
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Check the DelDOT website to see when the Ferry is open and sailing, and head over to Seaford to ride this historic river crossing.
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Address: Woodland Ferry Road, Seaford, DE, 19973

Check current Ferry status online here.

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