Finnieston Crane
The Finnieston Crane is a crane in the Scottish city of Glasgow . In 1989 the building was included in the Scottish List of Monuments in the highest category A.
history
In Glasgow shipyards and trading companies had settled along the Clyde , which were of great economic importance for the city. A similar crane was previously located on Stobcross Quay . In March 1928 the construction of a Clyde crossing near the crane was planned. Since the bridge was supposed to run in the area of the crane jib, it could no longer be operated. In cooperation with the Clyde Navigation Trust , a solution was decided which consisted of the new building of today's Finnieston Crane around 150 m downstream. The city paid 85% of the cost of around £ 69,000. The bridge was ultimately not built.
It seems surprising that the local company Sir William Arrol & Company , which constructed 40 of the 42 cranes of this type worldwide, was not commissioned with the construction. Instead, Cowans Sheldon & Co received the order. The engineer Daniel Fife supervised the construction on the part of the Clyde Navigation Trust . Construction was completed in 1931. Of the former 27 cranes in the UK , 15 have survived today; only seven of them are in Scotland.
description
The Finnieston Crane is a landmark on the Clyde Bank. The steel construction is designed for a maximum load of 175 t and was used to load ships with heavy goods. The boom can be swiveled due to the guidance on ball bearings. The engine room is located above the counterweight. The Finnieston Crane is the only crane in Great Britain with a passenger lift.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Finnieston Crane in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Coordinates: 55 ° 51 ′ 29.9 " N , 4 ° 17 ′ 4.5" W.