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DB General at work on the Bay Bridge
History
NameDB General
OperatorGeneral Construction
Ordered1995?
Completed1996
In service1996–present
HomeportSeattle
IdentificationUSCG ID 1042279
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeFloating barge crane
Tonnage4040
Length288 feet (88 m)
Beam100 feet (30 m)
Draught18 feet (5 m)Error: has synonymous parameter (help)
Draft8 feet (2 m)Error: has synonymous parameter (help)
Installed powerx KW main generator
Propulsionnone

DB General is a 700-short-ton (635 t) capacity Clyde Iron Works model 52 barge-mounted crane which is the largest revolving floating crane on the West Coast of the United States. The largest floating crane on the East Coast is the similar Weeks 533.

History

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The DB General floating barge-crane was built for General Construction; the barge was sourced from New Orleans,[1] and the crane was the "Big Wolf" crane used at Highland Fabricators at Nigg Yard.[2]

Capacity

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The Clyde Iron Works Model 52 crane can lift 500 short tons (454 t) using the main hoist on a 260-foot (79 m) boom at any point in the crane's revolution;[3] capacity rises to 700 short tons (635 t) when using the main hoist oriented astern. Motive power for the main hoist is provided by a diesel engine, and electric power for the barge is provided by a x KW diesel generator set.

Bridges built

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Notable heavy lifts

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References

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  1. ^ Colton, Tim (31 August 2014). "Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City LA". Shipbuilding History. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Crane and Derrick Barges" (PDF). Glosten Associates. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  3. ^ "DB General Data Sheet" (PDF). General Construction Company. 2007. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
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