Photograph of a van being hoisted from the ferry to the pier ca. 1963
Colour photograph of a blue transit van (Reg. 716 HGB) being hoisted from the ferry `MV Claymore` to Gott Bay pier around 1962-1964. Original in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3. Includes lettter from the donor with information.
Object Details
Other Number: P139
Before `roll-on roll-off` ferries
A transit van being hoisted from the deck of the ferry `MV Claymore` onto Gott Bay pier around 1962-1964. Until the linkspan was built in 1992, all vehicles, cargo and sometimes livestock were transferred to and from the ferry in this way.