Dundee Harbour Commissioners

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Scope and Content

Journal of the Steamboat 'Union' between Dundee and Woodhaven and Dundee and Newport 1821-1822, log book of causes of delays in Dundee - Newport Tay Ferries service, steam ships 'Union' and 'George IV', 8 July 1824 - 11 March 1835, and a copy of a photograph of print of the ship 'Union' exhibited at Newport Exhibition. n.d.

Administrative / Biographical History

With the expansion of trade and industry in Dundee from the early 19th Century, Commissioners for the harbour were implementing Thomas Telford's plans, during this period, following the 1815 Harbour Act, to provide for both larger sailing ships, cargoes and local ferries. By the end of the 19th Century, the Harbour Trustees ran the busy port; these later became Dundee Port Authority.

Arrangement

Usually chronological within series.

Access Information

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Note

With the expansion of trade and industry in Dundee from the early 19th Century, Commissioners for the harbour were implementing Thomas Telford's plans, during this period, following the 1815 Harbour Act, to provide for both larger sailing ships, cargoes and local ferries. By the end of the 19th Century, the Harbour Trustees ran the busy port; these later became Dundee Port Authority.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Paper, photograph

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Bernard John McLaughlin.

Conditions Governing Use

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Accruals

Not expected

Additional Information

Published

Catalogued

MS 20