Seine River Steamers early vessels meant that positive traction by pulling on a chain against a deadman or anchor was much more effective. In the 1830s river travel was considered dangerous, so much so that insurers would put a 25 percent premium on cargoes and vessels travelling the route. The Seine is divided into three sections, the lower or Oise section, middle or Paris Section, and upper or Marne section. Ships enter the river at Le Havre through a bad tidal bore. (Victor Hugo's favourite daughter was killed while travelling in a small boat across the bore.) Oceangoing ships can travel to Rouen,
Port of Newhaven Port of Newhaven The Port of Newhaven is a port and associated docks complex located within Newhaven, East Sussex, England, situated at the mouth of the River Ouse. International ferries run to the French port of Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, a distance of 75.5 mi. Although there are some derelict signs of the one-time train ferry operations, the harbour still sees a great deal of freight and passengers movement. The port is also served by Newhaven Harbour railway station. The fishing village of Newhaven was of little maritime importance until the opening of the railway line from to Newhaven in 1847. From