Although the whaling fleet is often associated with large sailing ships,each ship had up to eight of these smaller open boats. The sailors would set out in boats like this to hunt the whales returning to the larger ship after the hunt
More information on the Whaling industry that worked out of Dundee in the 18th and 19th centuries can be read at: http://www.fdca.org.uk/Whaling_Industry.html
Working aboard a trawler
This and other images form a collection which can be viewed in higher quality at the Local History Department of Dundee Central Library, Wellgate Centre, Dundee
Image believed to have been taken near Dundee in 1909
This and other images form a collection which can be viewed in higher quality at the Local History Department of Dundee Central Library, Wellgate Centre, Dundee
HMS Dumbarton Castle (K388) built at the Caledon Shipyard between May and September 1943. A Castle-class corvette, later redesignated as Frigate F388 and saw service in the North Atlantic. It was placed into reserve after the second world war then scrapped in 1961
Displacement: 1060 tons ; Length 77metres ; Beam 11metres with a top speed of 16.5knots
Broughty Castle Museum:
Discover the people, environment, history and wildlife of Dundee in this small museum located within this 15th century fort on the water's edge at Broughty Ferry. Enjoy stunning views of Broughty Ferry and the Tay Estuary from the observation room.
Free Entry, open daily (except Mondays during the winter months) -please check the website for opening hours
D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
Riverside Walk
Up to 3miles long (5km) this walkway and cycleway runs parallel to Riverside Drive, connecting between Discovery Point and Riverside Nature Park it also passes by the University Of Dundee Botanic Gardens. The route forms part of the National Cycle Network (route 77) and is also part of the Green Circular recreational route which encircles the City.
Slessor Gardens is a large parkland and events space at the heart of Dundee's Waterfront.
Around the edge are a series of pocket gardens which depict aspects of Dundee's history and current activities.
The eight gardens at the north end depict our historic trade connections and local areas of achievement.
The Tay Ferry "BL Nairn" which served between Fife and Dundee from 1929 to 1966.
You can find out more about the "Fifies" at www.dundeemaritime.co.uk/Fifies
