Barclay Curle Crane Explained

The Barclay Curle Crane is a disused Titan or giant cantilever crane at the Barclay Curle shipyard at Whiteinch, Glasgow, Scotland.

History

It was built by Sir William Arrol & Co. in 1920.^{[1] [2]} It is category A listed, and one of four such cranes remaining on the River Clyde.^[1]

Design

The crane was rated at .^[2]

See also

• List of Category A listed buildings in Glasgow
• List of listed buildings in Glasgow/7

External links

• Barclay Curle & Company Limited, North British Engine Works, Diesel Quay, 739 South Street, Glasgow (Flickr Gallery)

55.8724°N -4.3456°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Titan Crane & Barclay Curle Co Ltd. Buildings, Scotstoun . architectureglasgow.co.uk . 10 April 2014.
2. Web site: Glasgow, British North Diesel Engine Works, Cantilever Crane . CANMORE . 10 April 2014.