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.
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.
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 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.
"Farewell to the Fifie" - a poem by John Duncan of Kirkcaldy
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.
A very early photograph of one of the Fifies, probably the Dundee, which operated on the crossing from 1875 until 1917.