Fairbairn steam crane
A Fairbairn crane is a type of crane of an 'improved design', patented in 1850 by Sir William Fairbairn. There are numerous hand-powered versions around the world and one surviving steam-powered example in Bristol Docks, England.
Rodw, Public domain.
- Historic site
- …is operated by Bristol Museums
- …stands 33 feet (10 metres) tall
- Description: crane in Bristol, England, UK
- Also known as“Fairbairn Crane, Bristol Harbour”“Fairbairn steam crane at ST 5834 7219”“Fairbairn steam crane, Bristol”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Matthew and New Cut.
Matthew
Matthew was a caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to Newfoundland, North America. Matthew is situated 340 feet northeast of Fairbairn steam crane.
SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time. SS Great Britain is situated 1,900 feet northwest of Fairbairn steam crane.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Southville and Spike Island.
Southville
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Spike Island
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Bristol city centre
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Bristol city centre is the commercial, cultural and business centre of Bristol, England.
Fairbairn steam crane
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Latitude
51.44716° or 51° 26′ 50″ north
Longitude
-2.60079° or 2° 36′ 3″ west
Open location code
9C3VC9WX+VM
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=crane
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