GRAVESEND. 



[T. I. p. 475.J 



N the 30th June, 1748, we left 

 London at 3 p.m. in the so- 

 called ' Gravesend Tilt-boat ' 

 for Gravesend, where we 

 arrived at half-past seven in 

 the evening. It is a great 

 convenience for travellers to 

 go by this boat. A single 

 person only pays gd. for the 

 passage down to Gravesend, or for the up voyage from 

 Gravesend to London, but if he has anything more to 

 convey, it is increased to a shilling for one person, or 

 more according to what he may have to take with him. 



The moment the water at London Bridge is at its 

 highest, and begins to turn to go back with the fall, this 

 boat sets out, after giving notice for an hour previously 

 by ringing a little bell, that those who wish to accompany 

 her shall go on board. In this boat there is a most com- 

 fortable seat. A tilt or shelter is put up over it [T. I. 

 p. 476] so that one has no fear of rain. If the wind is 



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