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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. It is category A listed, and one of four such cranes remaining on the River Clyde.

Design

The crane was rated at 150 tonnes (150 long tons; 170 short tons).

See also

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

References

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

External links

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

55°52′21″N 4°20′44″W / 55.8724°N 4.3456°W / 55.8724; -4.3456

• Cranes on the River Clyde
• Individual cranes (machines)
• 1920 establishments in Scotland
• Category A listed buildings in Glasgow
• Buildings and structures completed in 1920