<P> The initial fleet was eventually replaced, starting in 1923 with The Squire (named after William Squires, a former mayor of Woolwich), and in 1930 with the Will Crooks (Labour MP for Woolwich, 1903--21) and the John Benn (Sir John was a member of London County Council, Liberal MP for Wapping, and grandfather of Tony Benn). </P> <P> The current three vessels were built in Dundee in 1963 by the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Company to replace the paddle steamers, and were each named after prominent local politicians: John Burns, Ernest Bevin and James Newman (Newman was mayor of Woolwich, 1923--25). These ferries feature Voith - Schneider propulsion systems for manoeuvrability . A cycloidal propeller is fitted centrally at either end . In 2014 Transport for London introduced an Art On The River scheme, showing decorative artwork on the ferry vessels . </P> <P> The ferry typically attracts about two million passengers a year; occupants of vehicles (including drivers) are counted as passengers . Ferry patronage is still high for vehicles, but has fallen away to minimal numbers for foot passengers . In 2012 the ferry carried around 20,000 vehicles and 50,000 passengers weekly . </P> <P> At all times of day, but particularly at peak hours, it is common for vehicles to have to queue beyond the next ferry departure . Several rearrangements and improvements have been made to the vehicle queueing arrangements over the years, especially to avoid impact on other local traffic . </P>

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