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Titan Crane

Titan Crane
Clydebank

Titan Clydebank, more commonly known as the Titan Crane is a 150-foot-high (46 m) cantilever crane at Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It was designed to be used in the lifting of heavy equipment, such as engines and boilers, during the fitting-out of battleships and ocean liners at the John Brown & Company shipyard. It was also the world's first electrically powered cantilever crane, and the largest crane of its type at the time of its completion.

Situated at the end of a U-shaped fitting out basin, the crane was used to construct some of the largest ships of the 20th century, including the Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth 2. The Category A Listed historical structure was refurbished in 2007 as a tourist attraction and shipbuilding museum. It is featured on the current Clydesdale Bank £5 note.

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 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Great colour and a super sharp image, Joe,
Wish you a good weekend!
16 months ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Roger. Best wishes, Joe
16 months ago.
 Franck Chabal
Franck Chabal club
Joli travail!!
16 months ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Franck Chabal club
Merci pour ton très gentil commentaire, Franck. Bon weekend. Amitiés, Joe
16 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
great on white BG

Happy evening and weekend!
16 months ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Annemarie club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Annemarie. Best wishes, Joe
16 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding shot!
16 months ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thanks for your very kind comment, William. Best wishes, Joe
16 months ago.

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