Ferry from Dover to Dunkirk

A Ferry from Dover to Dunkirk runs between two ports that are equally famous and have many historical ties that have been formed over centuries. In modern history the name Dunkirk conjures pictures of beaches crowded with hundreds of thousands of British Allied troops waiting to be rescued from the German forces in nineteen forty.

The heroic crossing by literally thousands of small boats and seas going craft is the stuff of books and films, something you can think about when you are on the DFDS ferry from Dover to Dunkirk. The camaraderie and numerous untold stories of bravery over that short period led to the phrase “Dunkirk spirit” coming into existence. It referred to the spirit of the British public pulling together to overcome times of adversity. It is still used today when speaking of someone who has succeeded against great odds.

Dover’s white cliffs were immortalized in a World War Two song by Dame Vera Lynn who was famous for entertaining Allied troops throughout the war. Her rendition of “White Cliffs of Dover” was a sure winner every time. This city became a symbol for Britain’s wartime bravery and was often referred to as Hellfire Corner because of the heavy bombing it received.

Do consider the ferry from Dover to Dunkirk, that is operated by DFDS, they are an excellent company and will take a low profile motorhome for the same price as a car.