A model of the B L Nairn ferry. One of the most loved of all the Fifies.
Map showing the original four ferry crossings on the Tay: Dundee-Balmerino; Dundee-Woodhaven; Dundee-Seamills (Newport); and Broughty Ferry-Ferryport-on-Craig (Tayport).
Great view of the Scotscraig crossing to Dundee. In the background is the the new Tay Road Bridge, which would be opened in August 1966. The temporary bridge is clearly seen below the bridge.
Not strictly Newport, but the photograph shows the Abercraig at the Craig Pier Dundee with traffic starting to disembark.
The Abercraig with East Newport in background.
B L Nairn at Newport pier. The B L Nairn was in operation from 1929 until the service ended in 1966.
Photograph showing Scotscraig making the last crossing on 18 August 1966. The rear deck is crammed with people and the bunting is blowing in the breeze. Just visible on the left of the picture, and following the Scotscraig, is a canoe similarly bedecked with bunting.
Poster of the Special Last Sailing of Tay Ferries on 18th August 1966.
Newspaper article about the campaign to return the Abercraig Ferry from Malta.
In her retirement, the Scotscraig was used as part of a Popeye film set in Malta.
Photograph of the ferry Sir William High.
Cars queuing for the Scotscraig ferry at Newport pier.
Wonderful photograph of the B. L. Nairn ferry at Newport pier.
Passengers on the deck of the B.L. Nairn ferry.
Newspaper article about the last employees on the Tay ferries.
The B L Nairn in mid-river heading for Dundee. The B L Nairn was in operation from 1929 until 1966 when the ferry service ended.
Detailed drawings of the B L Nairn showing the deck plan and the profile. The B L Nairn was built at the Caledon shipyard in Dundee in 1929.
Detailed drawings of the PS Newport showing the deck plan and the profile. The Newport was built at the Caledon shipyard in Dundee in 1910 and was in operation on the crossing from 1910 until 1939.
An evening crossing by the Fifie, quite probably the B L Nairn.
Last crossing made by the Scotscraig on 18 August 1966. The ferry is packed with passengers and just visible at the left of the picture is the new road bridge, opened earlier that day.
A queue of cars on Newport pier as the Scotscraig approaches.
Newspaper article from 18 August 1966 reporting on the last sailing of the Fifie that day.
Newspaper article - "Newport thanks the men of the Fifies."
A photograph of the crew on the last crossing of the Tay prior to departing the Newport pier.
