When was the Dover boat constructed according to radiocarbon dating?
Radiocarbon dating placed the construction of the Dover boat around 1550 BC. This discovery in 1992 revealed a six-metre vessel found six metres underwater off the coast.
Questions about Dover
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who defeated French forces at The White Cliffs of Dover during Henry III's reign?
King Henry III ambushed the French army with approximately 400 bowmen atop The White Cliffs of Dover. Cavalry units attacked the invaders on the beach but were slaughtered by French troops before English forces pushed them out after three months.
What is the narrowest point of the English Channel called near Dover?
The Straits of Dover form the narrowest point of the English Channel at this location. It serves as the busiest shipping lane in the world today and is controlled by the Channel Navigation Information Service based at Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Dover.
Which ferry companies ceased operations between Dover and France recently?
Hoverspeed stopped its service in 2005 while SpeedFerries ended their operation in 2008. LD Lines withdrew their Dover-Dieppe route on the 29th of June 2009 and SeaFrance closed their Dover-Calais service in 2012.
When did high-speed rail links reduce journey times to London from Dover?
High-speed service into St Pancras International reduced journey times between London and Dover to 55 minutes non-stop. Electrification under British Railways began in 1959 as part of Stage 1 of Kent Coast Electrification.