 The ferry contract was awarded to Moreton Tug & Barge Company.The James Holt ferry officially went into service on Monday 7 February 1966 at the south bank berth on Queensport Road and was manned by a crew of three and had deck accommodation to hold up to 36 vehicles.After the completion of the Gateway Bridge on 11 January 1986 the James Holt ferry was no longer needed and it was retired from service.