Motława
Motława (; csb, Mòtława) is a river in Eastern Pomerania in Poland. The source is in Szpęgawskie Lake, northeast from the town of Starogard Gdański. It goes through Rokickie Lake to Martwa Wisła, a branch of the Vistula. The total length of the river is estimated at 68 km, with an area of 1511.3 km². The city of Gdańsk is situated at its mouth in the Martwa Wisła. In Gdańsk, the Motława ferry crosses the river, a service that has run since the year 1687. History The Polish name ''Motława'' is derived from the Old Prussian language. In German the river is known as ''Mottlau''. A common theory for the etymology of the cities Gdańsk and Gdynia Gdynia ( ; ; german: Gdingen (currently), (1939–1945); csb, Gdiniô, , , ) is a city in northern Poland and a seaport on the Baltic Sea coast. With a population of 243,918, it is the List of cities in Poland, 12th-largest city in Poland and ... is that they are named after an older Polish and Kashubian name ...
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Motława (ship)
The ''Motława'' is a small passenger ferry operating on the river Motława in Gdańsk, Poland. History The island Ołowianka on the river Motława is now connected by two bridges to the river banks. It is believed that since 1687 there has been a ferry between the island and the city. The Ship The ferry is built as a double-ended. On each side of a gangway is carried, allowing the passengers embarking and disembarking. The ferry has a single deck accessible to people outside, which is covered and offers some seating. Under cover of the machine is located. The control bridge over the covered passenger area. The ferry is mainly used by visitors to the National Maritime Museum, Gdańsk, National Maritime Museum. The ferry runs every 15 minutes. The trip takes about one minute. References External links

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