A model of the B L Nairn ferry. One of the most loved of all the Fifies.
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.
Cars queuing for the Scotscraig ferry at Newport pier.
Wonderful photograph of the B. L. Nairn ferry at Newport pier.
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.
An evening crossing by the Fifie, quite probably the B L Nairn.
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.
A selection of ferry tickets for the Fifies. Various dates.
A framed list of fares for crossing the Tay on the ferry from 1961.
Framed ticket for the ferry saloon.
Lovely view of the B L Nairn powering her way over the river. The top deck is busy with passengers enjoying the blustery conditions, and the car deck is well filled too. The B L Nairn was built at the Caledon Yard in Dundee, and was in operation from 1929 until the ferry service ended ...
The Fifies "Scotscraig" and "Abercraig" moored at Dundee, decorated with bunting prior to their last sailings on 18th August 1966.
The ferry "Scotscraig" on an evening crossing from Dundee, probably around 1960.
The Abercraig moored at Newport pier.
The Abercraig with a glimpse of the rail bridge in the distance.
The Captain on the bridge of the B.L. Nairn on one of the last ferry crossings of the Tay, 1966.
A construction worker on the temporary bridge ignores a passing Fifie.
A close-up photograph of the Scotscraig with the new road bridge under construction in the background.
1950s view of cars queuing to board the Abercraig at Craig Pier, Dundee while passengers disembark.
