Barclay Curle Crane
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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]
References[]
- ^ a b "Titan Crane & Barclay Curle Co Ltd. Buildings, Scotstoun". architectureglasgow.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Glasgow, British North Diesel Engine Works, Cantilever Crane". CANMORE. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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Categories:
- Cranes on the River Clyde
- Individual cranes (machines)
- Buildings and structures in Glasgow
- Category A listed buildings in Glasgow
- Buildings and structures completed in 1920