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Newport Transporter Bridge. 8 of 9
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| Title | Newport Transporter Bridge. 8 of 9 |
|---|---|
| Description | The Newport Transporter Bridge is a transporter bridge that crosses the River Usk in Newport, South East Wales. The bridge is the lowest crossing on the River Usk. It is a Grade I listed structure. The transporter bridge is very rare, with only eight out of a total of 20 built, remaining in use worldwide. The bridge was designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin. It was built in 1906 and opened by Godfrey Charles Morgan, 1st Viscount Tredegar on 12 September 1906. The design was chosen because the river banks are very low at the desired crossing point (a few miles south of the city centre) where an ordinary bridge would need a very long approach ramp to attain sufficient height to allow ships to pass under, and a ferry could not be used during low tide at the site. |
| Item URL | https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/506158 |
| Community archive | People's Collection Wales |
| Subject |
'Sites Monuments & Structures' |
| Level | Item |
| Author | Newport Museum & Art Gallery |
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