In a recent incident, the ferry named ‘Thames Kestrel’ operating between Gravesend and Tilbury suffered...

Published: 8:45 pm July 20, 2023
Updated: 8:10 am October 8, 2025
Gravesend: Ferry Collides with Pier Bridge Due to Technical Issue – UKNIP

In a recent incident, the ferry named ‘Thames Kestrel’ operating between Gravesend and Tilbury suffered damage after colliding with a pier bridge. The incident occurred yesterday when the ferry experienced a technical problem, causing it to lose the ability to reverse and leading to a significant collision with the pier.

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The collision took place at Gravesend Pier, causing concern among passengers and crew onboard. The exact nature of the technical issue that affected the ferry’s ability to go astern has not been disclosed at this time. The impact of the collision resulted in visible damage to the vessel and the pier bridge.

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