Episode 3 of 3
Court of Inquiry Proceedings
- When
- 3 January – 8 May 1880
- Where
- Dundee and Westminster
A judicial inquiry was established to investigate the causes, with hearings held in Dundee and Westminster to consider engineering aspects.
The inquiry, presided by Henry Cadogan Rothery, began taking evidence in Dundee by 3 January 1880. Further hearings occurred in February and March, followed by sessions in Westminster in April and May to examine engineering factors. The findings cited insufficient cross-bracing and prior strain.
Sources
- Tay Bridge disaster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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