is not big enough for cars, thus forcing residents who want to use a car to take the long route. In 2015, amid debate about discontinuing the ferry, it was estimated that the ferry carries 2000 pedestrians and 6000 touring cyclists per year. A similar accident occurred at Bridge 11 in Allanburg in 2001. That bridge was lowered onto the passing bulk carrier Windoc, which afterwards caught fire. The ship was a total loss, but no injuries were reported, and Bridge 11 suffered minor damage and was repaired. While repairs were underway, Port Robinson residents wishing to travel by car to other side of the community had to drive even farther than usual to use the Main Street Tunnel in Welland. Notes External links The Welland Public Library's Canal history pages contain many newspaper clippings and photos documenting the Canal's history in general, and the Port Robinson bridge accident in particular. Pictures of the canal's bridges are also available, including some ( ) of the destroyed bridge. Images from the Historic Niagara Digital Collections at the Niagara Falls Public Library Whaddya Mean, I Have to Wait for the Green Light? (The Scanner, October 1974) - Marine History of the Great Lakes website Port Robinson at Natural Resources Canada Geographical Names Neighbourhoods in Thorold Bridge disasters in Canada 1974 disasters in Canada