Barclay Curle Crane

The Barclay Curle Crane

The Barclay Curle Crane is a disused Titan or giant cantilever crane at the Barclay Curle shipyard at Whiteinch, Glasgow, Scotland.

History

It was built by Sir William Arrol & Co. in 1920.[1][2] It is category A listed, and one of four such cranes remaining on the River Clyde.[1]

Design

The crane was rated at 150 tonnes (150 long tons; 170 short tons).[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Titan Crane & Barclay Curle Co Ltd. Buildings, Scotstoun". architectureglasgow.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Glasgow, British North Diesel Engine Works, Cantilever Crane". CANMORE. Retrieved 10 April 2014.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Barclay Curle Crane.
  • Barclay Curle & Company Limited, North British Engine Works, Diesel Quay, 739 South Street, Glasgow (Flickr Gallery)
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Cantilever cranes on the River Clyde
  • Beardmore Crane
  • Fairfield Titan
  • Finnieston Crane
  • James Watt Dock Crane
  • Barclay Curle Crane
  • Titan Clydebank

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