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Coordinates: 55°52′21″N 4°20′44″W / 55.8724°N 4.3456°W / 55.8724; -4.3456
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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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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.
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