Kalm's account of his visit to England on his way to America in 1748 . GRAVESEND. [T. I. p. 475.] N the 30th June, 1748, we leftLondon at 3 in the so-called Gravesend Tilt-boatfor Gravesend, where wearrived at half-past seven inthe evening. It is a greatconvenience for travellers togo by this boat. A singleperson only pays gd. for thepassage down to Gravesend, or for the up voyage fromGravesend to London, but if he has anything more toconvey, it is increased to a shilling for one person, ormore according to what he may have to take with him. The moment the water at London Bridge is at its
Kalm's account of his visit to England on his way to America in 1748 . GRAVESEND. [T. I. p. 475.] N the 30th June, 1748, we leftLondon at 3 in the so-called Gravesend Tilt-boatfor Gravesend, where wearrived at half-past seven inthe evening. It is a greatconvenience for travellers togo by this boat. A singleperson only pays gd. for thepassage down to Gravesend, or for the up voyage fromGravesend to London, but if he has anything more toconvey, it is increased to a shilling for one person, ormore according to what he may have to take with him. The moment the water at London Bridge is at itshighest, and begins to turn to go back Vith the fall, thisboat sets out, after giving notice for ah hour previouslyby ringing a little bell, that those who wish to accompanyher shall go on board. In this boat there is a most com-fortable seat. A tilt or shelter is put up over it [T. 476] so that one has no fear of rain. If the wind is 343 344 KALMS ENGLAND. with the boat, it goes all the faster for the tilt; if it isagainst her, they avoid it as far as regards
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