Dee Ferry Boat Disaster and Victoria Bridge black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: Victoria Bridge. Erected following the Dee Ferry Boat Disaster, which claimed the lives of 32 people on 5 April 1876. Formally opened 2 July 1881, it was partly funded by public contribution. The link provided by the bridge allowed direct access for carriages from Torry, via Market Street, to the heart of Aberdeen. Recorded plaque organisation: Aberdeen City Council.

The Dee Ferry Boat Disaster of 1876, which claimed 32 lives, led to the construction of Victoria Bridge, improving safety and facilitating direct access between Torry and central Aberdeen.