gate although it will need an upgrade if it is to handle the big ferries used for cross channel trade. its glory days are long gone a channel resort once frequented by queen victoria ramsey today is sleepy and rundown only its mayor appears to be advancing energetically into the future. a brigadier like the majority in this harbor town. here s trevor shock points proudly to what he calls a working harbor that s ready for all the investment needed to turn it into a hub that can accommodate large vessels and commercial traffic. and. ramsgate has not operated a regular cross-channel service since two thousand and thirteen the ferry to ostend was a loss making business now there are plans to revive it in the event of a no deal brags that it s slated as an alternative route to avert bottlenecks amid