Ferry Orcadia

Ferry Orcadia

Image Details

Title Ferry Orcadia
Reference Number STH0015611
Photographer Thomas Kent
Town or Village River view
Date
Original Format Sepia photograph
Period c1870s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information The steam ferry Orcadia was built in Leith. Feb. 1865. Built for and owned by Captain George Robertson a native of Stronsay. Her first trip was on 15.3.1865 between Westray and Eday, Northern Isles.