Bristol Cranes Tea Towel

The four cranes outside Bristol's Industrial Museum are the only survivors from around 42 cranes that used to operate in the city docks, many were very close together. Most of the cranes were dismantled and sold for scrap.

The four left are electric cranes built by Stothert and Pitt of Bath and they can carry up to three tons (except for crane 32, which can carry up to ten tons).

They can hoist (bring the hook up and down), slew (turn the cab and jib (the top of the crane from where the hook descends) round 360 degrees) and luff (the jib is moved up or down which moves the hook further or nearer the driver). They could also ‘travel’ forwards or backwards along rails to align with a ship. They are level luffing cranes which means the hook remains at the same height regardless of how far out the jib head is.

This tea towel is in production and will be available soon.
Please contact me to pre-order or if you have any questions.