South Tyneside History
| 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. |
