Originally, watermen offered the first services on demand in small rowing skiffs or sailing dinghies, until a regular public ferry services were established later by Henry Perdriau, the owner of "Perdriau Ferries", later "Balmain Steam Ferries".
Originally, watermen offered the first services on demand in small rowing skiffs or sailing dinghies. The service was established by Henry Perdriau, the owner of "Perdriau Ferries", later "Balmain Steam Ferries".