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The ferry "Best" churns across San Carlos Bay in the 1950s.

One of the ferries, the Best, crosses San Carlos Bay, between Sanibel and Punta Rassa.

The Kinzie Line ferry 'Rebel' crosses San Carlos Bay as the mid-section of the Sanibel causeway is under construction in October, 1962.

One of the Kinzie Line ferries that ran from Punta Rassa to Sanibel lies at dock on San Carlos Bay.

A water view of the ferry landing at Punta Rassa from one of the ferries.

Color photo of the Islander as it leaves the docks fully loaded with cars and trucks.

A view of Kinzie Brothers auto ferry 'Yankee Clipper' as it leaves the docks filled with cars.

A postcard view of the ferry office at Punta Rassa in the 1950s.

A postcard-sized brochure from the Kinzie Brother Steamer Line delineating the winter and summer schedule of the ferries and rates for crossing between Punta Rassa and Sanibel across San Carlos Bay. The Kinzie Line operated the ferries from 1928 until 1963 when the Sanibel Causeway was opened. States "Capt. Leon Crumpler in charge at Punta Rassa." (Back)

The ferry "Islander" at Punta Rassa dock about 1952.