James Watt Dock Crane

The James Watt Dock Crane is a giant cantilever crane situated at Greenock on the River Clyde.

The James Watt Dock Crane

History

It was built in 1917 by Sir William Arrol & Co.[1] It was rated to lift 150 tonnes (150 long tons; 170 short tons), and is a category A listed structure.[1][2] Apart from an adjacent derelict mobile Smith Rodley, it is the only crane left in the dock after the yards were cleared for redevelopment.[3]

The crane was used for the fitting out of ships.[2]

References
  1. "Greenock, James Watt Dock, Cantilever Crane". scotlandsplaces.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  2. "Titan Crane". jameswattdockmarina.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  3. Clark, Bill (2013). Greenock & Gourock Through Time. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 52. ISBN 9781445628462.

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