Royal Albert Bridge 1946
The railway bridge connected Devon and Cornwall early in the 20th century, but it would be several decades before a road link was established between Plymouth and Saltash. The ferry ran until the 1960's. The ship in the forground is HMS Devonshire, Devonport built, Devonport based, but she saw worldwide service during WWII before returning home for a refit.
Ref:
Date:
01/01/13
Location:
River Tamar near Saltash
Photographer:
Iain Grant
Royal Albert Bridge 1946
The railway bridge connected Devon and Cornwall early in the 20th century, but it would be several decades before a road link was established between Plymouth and Saltash. The ferry ran until the 1960's. The ship in the forground is HMS Devonshire, Devonport built, Devonport based, but she saw worldwide service during WWII before returning home for a refit.
Ref:
Date:
01/01/13
Location:
River Tamar near Saltash
Photographer:
Iain Grant
Royal Albert Bridge 1946
The railway bridge connected Devon and Cornwall early in the 20th century, but it would be several decades before a road link was established between Plymouth and Saltash. The ferry ran until the 1960's. The ship in the forground is HMS Devonshire, Devonport built, Devonport based, but she saw worldwide service during WWII before returning home for a refit.
Ref:
Date:
01/01/13
Location:
River Tamar near Saltash
Photographer:
Iain Grant