Cockatoo Island - all about the cranes - 4

STEAM CRANE
Built by Morts Dock & Engineering Company at Balmain and installed in 1891, this steam crane is the oldest steam crane on Cockatoo Island and is one of the few surviving steam operated cranes in Australia. With a jib length of 9.5m, it was part of the operating equipment of Fitzroy Dock for over a century.
The wooden platform was completely rebuilt in 2008 using old iron bark sourced from an original Cockatoo Island wharf. The Heritage Restoration volunteer Team completed the restoration in 2011.

[Sam]

It's an oldie but a goodie!

[Paul]

Excellent👍

[Graeme Stevens]

I'm confused...I thought it was all about the windows. I can't be a voyeur without windows.

[Richard Sayer]

This is a real treasure Annie - do they have 'in-steam' days so folk can see it working again?

[Annie D]

@vignouse I have not heard they do but must look into it :)

[Annie D]

@graemestevens I have more windows to follow :)

[judith deacon]

What a fascinating piece of equipment, thank goodness someone thought to restore it.

[Marnie]

So good to see something like this preserved. Wonderful piece of machinery.