Other Bridges: Rouen Transporter Bridge
Rouen's Transporter Bridge crossed the Seine from 1899 until it was destroyed in 1940. It was the work of Ferdinand Arnodin, the engineer behind Newport's bridge.
Rouen's Transporter Bridge crossed the Seine from 1899 until it was destroyed in 1940. It was the work of Ferdinand Arnodin, the engineer behind Newport's bridge.
Near Mönchengladbach, a tiny suspended ferry crosses the Niers, powered by its passengers. It is a very different relative of Newport's Transporter Bridge, built on the same idea.
Duluth's famous Aerial Lift Bridge began life in 1905 as a Transporter bridge, a year before Newport's. It was later rebuilt to lift its deck, and it is still working today.
A few pictures of Newport Transporter Bridge from various angles including one during hi tide during a storm when the water was touching the bottom of the Gondo…
The Bridge spans the River Usk in Newport, South Wales, and has played a massive part in the city's history and infrastructure for over 100 years. Massive thank…
The film Tiger Bay (1959) where Newport Transporter Bridge is featured in many scenes of the film including the opening credits watch it below. https://www.yout…