30 Ton Dry-Dock Crane

Built by Eddie Oatley in June 2006

This model is a 1:40 scale reproduction of a crane manufactured by Stothert and Pitt Ltd. in 1950.

It used to be situated in Southampton Docks, where it was used to assist with repair work on ships in dry dock.

The model contains 4 Power Drive motors and is fully operational.

Comments

On 14 August 2011 Tony Marshall wrote:

Stumbled upon your site while searching for pic of 50 ton S & P crane at Southampton. Did you know that The Museum of Bath at Work has an operating Meccano model of this crane, built by ex S & P employee assisted by local model maker in Bath? Until I recently retired I was a trustee of this museum, so if you wish for further info contact museum director Stuart Buroughs on 01225 318348. Be aware! Director is NOT a Meccano person, suggesting that when the crane arrived in the museum that it would look better painted all one colour! ! I have a pic of the model, so if you send me your email address I will forward it. Regards, Tony M.

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