Onitsha-Asaba crossing; 1940s.

Onitsha-Asaba crossing; 1940s.

Onitsha-Asaba crossing; 1940s.

This was the only way people, cars and good crossed from Asaba to Onitsha and Onitsha to Asaba before the Onitsha bridge was built in 1965.

Ferry crossing was used for a pretty long time. That way or crossing “died” immediately the bridge was erected over the River Niger.

Photo description; Two trucks (one with an attached bicycle) loaded onto a river ferry, the “Shanahan”.

The truck on the right is probably the truck with license A6223,

The “Shanahan” crossed the River Niger between Onitsha and Asaba.

Photo Contributor;
Duckworth, E. H., 1894-1972 (Photographer)
Duckworth, E. H., 1894-1972 (Collector)

Now you know.