Ferry's Three-Year Journey Nears End | News, Sports, Jobs
Since 1811 there have been stumbling blocks and advancements with the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry. Part of the legacy of this iconic link on Chautauqua Lake is it keeps moving forward. First one direction and then in the other. For the past three seasons, the board of directors and volunteers have been disappointed and frustrated. Failing the 10-year hull inspection in 2018 was a punch in the gut. The ferry has been unlicensed to carry passengers since then. However, because of continuing support of fans of the ferry, board members have been determined to get the ferry back in service. The majo...