"Whirlies" Steam Cranes Plans or Photos ?

jrbarney

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Posted by jrbarney on Monday, September 22, 2003 11:03 AM

On pages 54-55 of Michael Kreiger's "Where Rails Meet the Sea," there is a photo of "whirly" steam cranes being used, circa 1885 on the Cuyahoga River, to unload coal from a ship. I've done a search on the Index of Magazines at this site, but couldn't find any relevant citations. Is anyone aware of either more photos or, preferably, plans for these or similar cranes ? Any help would be appreciated.
Bob

"Time flies like an arrow - fruit flies like a banana." "In wine there is wisdom. In beer there is strength. In water there is bacteria." --German proverb

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jrbarney

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January 2002
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"Whirlies" Steam Cranes Plans or Photos ?

Posted by jrbarney on Monday, September 22, 2003 11:03 AM

On pages 54-55 of Michael Kreiger's "Where Rails Meet the Sea," there is a photo of "whirly" steam cranes being used, circa 1885 on the Cuyahoga River, to unload coal from a ship. I've done a search on the Index of Magazines at this site, but couldn't find any relevant citations. Is anyone aware of either more photos or, preferably, plans for these or similar cranes ? Any help would be appreciated.
Bob

"Time flies like an arrow - fruit flies like a banana." "In wine there is wisdom. In beer there is strength. In water there is bacteria." --German proverb