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 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.
Photograph of the Abercraig ferry at Newport pier.
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 unusual view showing the car turntable on board the Fifie.
An evening crossing by the Fifie, quite probably the B L Nairn.
The Scotscraig off East Newport. Note the old Royal Buildings, St Fillan's Church, old granary and burgh yard - all now gone.
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 very early photograph of one of the Fifies, probably the Dundee, which operated on the crossing from 1875 until 1917.
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.
Photograph of Scotscraig and Abercraig ferries laid up in Dundee harbour after the closure of the service in 1966. Both ships would eventually end their days in Malta.
The ferry "Scotscraig" on an evening crossing from Dundee, probably around 1960.
Postcard of the Sir William High ferry. The Sir William High operated on the crossing from 1924 until 1953.
The Abercraig approaching the Newport ferry pier with a clear Dundee in the background.
The Abercraig moored at Newport pier.
The Abercraig with a glimpse of the rail bridge in the distance.
