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250 ton Steam Crane

Posted by Howard - Liverpool on August 26, 2021 at 7:52am in Ships

Liverpool - River Mersey 25/7/21

  Built in 1937 to lift lock gates on the Manchester ship canal. Has been docked in Runcorn docks for many years unused. Was being transferred to Newcastle Australia (says ais) but eventually on arrival Newcastle UK ! Hopefully for preservation. Not self powered see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE3dTo0cqdU.

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  • Howard - Liverpool August 28, 2021 at 7:23am
    Thanks guys. Is a historic relic! I last saw the tug towing it on ais in Sunderland or Hartlepool - cant remember.
  • Jack Dryden August 27, 2021 at 3:05pm
    Great photo Howard, not seen this up here
  • André Belleau August 27, 2021 at 2:01am
    Excellent photo Howard
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