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2019

J3575 : Samson and Goliath

taken 7 years ago, near to Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

Samson and Goliath

These two massive gantry cranes dominate the skyline of Belfast and are scheduled as Historic Monuments. Samson (to the left) was constructed in 1974 and stands 106 metres high, Goliath was constructed in 1969 and stands 96 metres high. They are both 140 metres long and together can lift a load of 1600 tonnes. They are maintained in working order and are still used by Harland and Wolff in the course of business.

Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Business, Retail, Services Primary Subject: Crane other tags: Cranes Gantry Cranes Historic Monument Click a tag, to view other nearby images.

This photo is linked from: Other Photos: · Looking upstream from Hebburn Riverside Park · View upstream from the Jetty at Hebburn Riverside Park Title Clusters: · Samson and Goliath [4] ·

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Grid Square: J3575, 1074 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: Oliver Dixon (more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 6 July, 2019 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 11 July, 2019
Subject Location: Irish: J 354 750 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:36.3034N 5:54.2671W
Camera Location: Irish: J 352 755
View Direction: South-southeast (about 157 degrees)

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J3575 : Samson and Goliath

taken 7 years ago, near to Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland