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Name: ATLAS
Type: Floating Crane
Launched: 20/09/1884
Completed: 10/1884
Builder: Sir WG Armstrong, Mitchell & Co Ltd
Yard: Low Walker
Yard Number: 472
Dimensions: 457grt, 217nrt, 131.0 x 48.3 x 9.0ft
Engines: 2 x C2cyl (4 & 11 x 12ins), 40nhp
Engines by: Ross & Duncan, Glasgow
Propulsion: 2 x Screws
Construction: Iron
Reg Number: 91280
History:
15/01/1886 Mersey Docks & Harbour Board; registered at Liverpool
1954 Renamed MERSEY NO 39
1956 Broken up
Comments: The crane was designed to lift 100 tons
18/10/1884: Successful trials for the twin screw barge
12/11/1885: Lifting trials completed on the Mersey & then available for use
1956: Broken up at Barrow by TW Ward Ltd


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