| July 2001 |
 |
| Norfolkline
have for many years operated a freight service between East
Anglia in England and Scheveningen in The Netherlands. In
2000, armed with two new vessels, they started a service from Dover to
Dunkirk/Dunkerque in France. This article takes a brief look
at the progress to date. |
 |
 |
| Midnight Merchant leaves Dover
bound for Dunkirk on a sunny morning in December 2000. |
Northern Merchant prepares for
departure from scenic Dunkirk in February 2001. |
 |
 |
| In February 2001 at Dunkirk, not
only were vehicles checked for illegal immigrants, but all cars had to
pass over disinfectant mats for foot and mouth prevention. |
Dunkirk beach played a
significant role in World War 2 when British troops evacuated mainland
Europe in 1940. Nowadays only lone walkers can be found there. |
| |
| Click to
enlarge photos. |
| |
| Links |
 | Norfolkline
operate several ferry services from England to mainland Europe |
|
