Two Wharf Cranes At Canal Museum

Two wharf cranes located at the Canal Museum in Nottingham date from the late 19th century, with the left crane likely having been relocated in 1980-1981. The left crane is made of steel and cast iron, featuring a swivelling upright column with a curved jib attached at the base and secured by stays. It includes a windlass near the bottom and a large cast-iron pulley at the top. The right crane has a cast-iron swivel base with a geared windlass and a tapered square wooden jib, also secured by iron stays. Both cranes are hand-operated and were commonly used in the late 19th century at canal wharves, railways, and docks for handling small loads.