The final crossing of an era on the River Tay
In short: Watch a poignant moment from 1966 as Scotland's ferry service concludes to make way for modern infrastructure. This archival clip captures the transition from maritime tradition to the age of the automobile.
On August 17, 1966, the Tay Road Bridge opened, signaling the end of a long-standing ferry service between Newport-on-Tay and Dundee. The BBC Archive footage features Captain Sandy Mann, who served on the ferries for 24 years, as he completes the final crossing.
The report highlights the bittersweet sentiment of locals watching these maritime trips disappear from the Fifies. It serves as a historical record of how rapid infrastructure development can permanently alter regional travel and cultural habits.
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