LEWES, Del. - The Cape May-Lewes Ferry celebrated its 50 millionth passenger at the Lewes Ferry Terminal on Friday, Oct. 13.
According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Zach Kaltenbach, originally of Long Beach Island, New Jersey purchased a ticket for the 11:15 a.m. departure bound for Cape May aboard the MV New Jersey.
The DRBA said the family frequently travels aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, using the Delaware Bay service multiple times per month.
The DRBA said that on July 1, 1964, the first ferry vessel departed the Lewes terminal at 6:47 a.m., carrying eight vehicles and fifteen passengers.
According to the DRBA, the 11:15 a.m. departure from Lewes was sold out with nearly 100 vehicles and more than 200 passengers.