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.
Two versions of the same postcard, one coloured, showing the Fifeshire steam ferry. The Fifeshire was in operation on the crossing from 1858 until 1929, an astonishing 71 years.
The Fifies "Scotscraig" and "Abercraig" moored at Dundee, decorated with buntingĀ 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.
1950s view of cars queuing to board the Abercraig at Craig Pier, Dundee while passengers disembark.
The Scotscraig at Newport pier.
A view from above the pier of the Scotscraig heading for Dundee.
The Scotscraig off East Newport. Note the old Royal Buildings, St Fillan's Church, old granary and burgh yard - all now gone.
The ferry "Scotscraig" on an evening crossing from Dundee, probably around 1960.
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.
Photograph of the ferry Sir William High.
Postcard of the Sir William High ferry. The Sir William High operated on the crossing from 1924 until 1953.
A framed list of fares for crossing the Tay on the ferry from 1961.
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.
The Captain on the bridge of the B.L. Nairn on one of the last ferry crossings of the Tay, 1966.
A photograph of the crew on the last crossing of the Tay prior to departing the Newport pier.
Two versions of the same postcard view of the ferry Dundee approaching Dundee. The Dundee was in operation on the crossing from 1875 until 1917.
Out on deck as the Fifie heads for Newport.
The last sailing of the Scotscraig on 18th August 1966. Note the many vehicles on the new road bridge and how heavily laden the Scotscraig was on this poignant day.
Two sunset views of the ferry Scotscraig at Dundee.
The Scotscraig photographed from the Abercraig.