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Steam crane, New Zealand, 1889

A steam crane on Gisborne wharf, photographed in 1889, by Daniel Manders Beere.

source: http://mp.natlib.govt.nz/detail/?id=5545&l=mi

 

Don’t stand under the box of rocks!  (or whatever they’re using on the back end for ballast) A steam crane would be a good addition to The Port some day.

 

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  1. Queer Hermit Queer Hermit March 13, 2011

    I would think that the counterweight box would slide on those rails to compensate for different sized loads being lifted.

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