Firth of Tay

Short summary of events.

A brief introduction to the history of the bridge, with three theories about the cause. Contains a self-help guide and overview of engineering principles.

Doubts official explanation of bad engineering, proposes excessive wind speeds as cause of disaster.

McGonagall's best known poem, to contemporary readers at least. Look out for the striking moral in the final couplet

Descriptions of the current and former Tay rail bridge and the 1879 disaster, with photos, drawings, connections and events summary.

Tom Martin's summary of events and findings, and animation of collapsing structure.

Dundee City's page with three photographs of the bridge after the disaster.

Three photographs and short introduction to event.