Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBelfastGoliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath
MODERN · CRANE AND DOCK

Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath

Belfast, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6275
Period
MODERN
Site type
CRANE AND DOCK
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Goliath is a cantilever travelling crane located at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Constructed in 1901-1902, it represents a significant example of early twentieth-century industrial engineering and was among the largest of its type when built. The crane spans the slipways of the shipyard and served as an essential facility for the construction and assembly of large vessels, including the RMS Titanic. Its substantial steel frame and mechanical systems exemplify the heavy industrial capacity that made Belfast a major centre of shipbuilding during the Edwardian era.

Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath?

Goliath is a cantilever travelling crane located at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 6275.

What period does Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath date from?

Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath dates from the modern period, and is classified as a crane and dock. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath?

Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 6275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Goliath. travelling crane and dock - goliath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brick chimney stack (ihr no.10149) (4 km), Barrow (5.2 km), Rath (5.3 km).

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