Sunday 15 March 2009

RRS Discovery & Tay Rail Bridge Dundee

The Tay Rail Bridge.
The original bridge collapsed during a storm on 28 December 1879, killing 75 people. the new 2nd bridge was opened on 13 July 1887 and is still in use today, although it was extensively refurbished in 2003.RRS Discovery
The better half was in Dundee today taking daughter No.1 to a swimming competition. The swimming pool is right next to Captain Scott's exploration ship the RRS Discovery based at Discovery point.

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