1993/002
Sample of a T-section of ‘Coats’ steel
Sample of a T-section of ‘Coats’ steel salvaged from the demolition (c.1993) of Caputh Road Bridge (OSGR NO 089 395) Perthshire over the River Tay which was erected by Sir William Arroll 1887/88
Part of this bridge was thought to have been fabricated from wrought iron from the first Tay Railway Bridge which collapsed on 28 December 1879.
| Acquisition Number | 1993/002 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | T-section of 'Coats' steel |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1877 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | "COATS STEEL" |
| Dimensions (mm) | Unknown |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | November 1993 |
| Materials | Steel |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
