This is the 3242nd most frequent German word.
ferry
A boat or ship for transporting people, vehicles, or goods across water.
Here, 'Die Fähre' refers to the vessel used for transporting people or goods over water.
Die Fähre brachte uns sicher über den Fluss.
The ferry carried us safely across the river.
In this instance, 'die Fähre' represents a subject observed during its movement away from the harbor.
Wir beobachteten die Fähre, wie sie langsam den Hafen verließ.
We watched the ferry as it slowly departed from the harbor.
Here, 'mit der Fähre' indicates the mode of transportation chosen for experiencing the surroundings.