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The Ferry That Connected Two Coasts | Wilmington News
In 1962, a bold plan emerged to build a ferry linking Southport and Fort Fisher as part of the dreamy “All-Seashore Highway,” with a $500,000 price tag and hopes of easing coastal travel across the rough Cape Fear River. Though the idea had simmered for over a century, the late 1950s saw renewed urgency, with officials from multiple beach towns—including Wilmington and Morehead City—pushing for the ferry and even inviting Governor Terry Sanford to join the effort. The dream became reality in 1965, and today, the ferry remains a vital lifeline, moving over 400,000 passengers annually and…
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