View from N (on top of the Fife erection) of S parts of bridge
SC 349203
Description View from N (on top of the Fife erection) of S parts of bridge
Date 31/8/1988
Catalogue Number SC 349203
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of B 3219
Scope and Content View looking south from the top of the north (Fife) cantilever of the Forth Bridge, Edinburgh and Fife The Forth Railway Bridge was built in 1882-90 by Sir John Fowler and Benjamin Baker after Thomas Bouch lost the original contract in 1879 when his Tay Bridge collapsed. The massive structure was built in a manner intended to prevent a similar disaster. This view is looking south from the top of the Fife cantilever. Each arm of the three cantilevers was extended at the same rate so as to maintain the balance of the structure. The approach spans are supported on stone piers. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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