Linnea Glynne-Rule wanted to know if she could get a cargo boat to New York.

My daughter travelled on a container ship from Thamesport to Montreal and back with Canada Maritime, booked through Strand Voyages. She had a wonderful time. There are passages to New York from Thamesport available through Strand Voyages and also The Cruise People. Good sailing

Sandra West.

• Strand Voyages (020-7836 6363) is the booking agent for various companies that run cargo boats. Ships to New York and Norfolk, Virginia, are full for the next few months. Montreal costs £995pp one way, for a 10-day journey via Antwerp and Le Havre. The Cruise People (020-7723 2450) has spaces to Staten Island from Thamesport costing approximately £1,125pp in a double cabin. The boat can be picked up in Le Havre.

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