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.
Dundee Harbour Commissioners
This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services
- Reference
- GB 254 MS 20
- Dates of Creation
- 1821-1835
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 3 Files
Scope and Content
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.
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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.
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Additional Information
Published
Catalogued
MS 20