Gantries Collection

Olympic and Titanic, Harland and Wolffs, Belfast
Olympic and Titanic, Harland and Wolff S, Belfast - a view of the two ships side by side in the gantries in the Shipyard. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

Construction of St Pancras Station, London, c 1867
Travelling Gantry and First Girder of Midland Station St Pancras. This station was completed in 1868, as the London terminus for the Midland Railway. The station was designed by William Barlow

Cornish tin mining, 19th century
Cornish tin mining, 19th-century artwork. Miners working in a shaft in a tin mine in Cornwall, UK. Many such excavations were near the coast and extended out under the sea for nearly a kilometre

H. and W S. Shipbuilding Yard from Queens Road, Belfast - a view of the yard and gantries from the road. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Queens Island Shipyard from the Albert Quay - a view to the gantries with a pier and boat docked in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia
Port of Tanjung Pelepas. Workers on the quayside of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Johor, Malaysia

Malta Freeport. View across people sunbathing on a beach in Birzebbuga, Malta, towards a container ship docked at the Malta Freeport port

Port of Le Havre, France
Port of Le Havre. Container ships and cranes at the Port of Le Havre, France

Port of Hamburg, Germany
Port of Hamburg. View across the almost empty deck of a container ship being unloaded at the Port of Hamburg, Germany

Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
Port of Le Rotterdam. View across the deck of a container ship arriving at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

Globalstar satellite launch. Soyuz-Frigate rocket being prepared at night for the launch of four Globalstar communications satellites into Earth orbit

Failed Return to Flight launch
Failed " Return to Flight" launch. Space shuttle Discovery at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, on 13 July 2005

Spektr-R space telescope launch. Zenit-3F rocket at launch site 45 (LC-45) at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, being used to launch the Russian Spektr-R radio space telescope

ELS launch pad, Guiana Space Centre. Diagram of the support services surrounding a rocket on the Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS) or Soyuz Launch Complex at Frances Guiana Space Centre

Moon rocket launch, 1950s artwork
Moon rocket launch. Artwork published in Germany in the 1950s, showing the launch of a rocket on a journey to the Moon, a feat that would be achieved in 1969

Launch pad, Guiana Space Centre
Launch pad and support towers. This launch pad, at the European Space Agencys (ESA) spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), in Kourou, French Guiana

Container terminal, Singapore Port Authority, Singapore, Asia

Rush hour traffic, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, Pacific

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"Gantries: A Testament to Human Ingenuity and Progress" Gantries, the towering structures that have played a pivotal role in various historical events and industrial advancements, continue to captivate our imagination. From witnessing the awe-inspiring launch of the Vostok 1 spacecraft in 1961 to supporting the construction of St Pancras Station in London back in 1867, these monumental frameworks have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In Belfast's Harland and Wolff shipyard, gantries stood tall as they oversaw the birth of iconic vessels like Olympic and Titanic. These colossal marvels symbolized human ambition and engineering prowess during a time when shipbuilding was at its zenith. Venturing further into history, we find gantries serving Cornish tin mining operations throughout the 19th century. These sturdy structures facilitated efficient extraction processes while showcasing mankind's ability to adapt technology for economic growth. The significance extends beyond their historical context; they remain integral components of modern-day ports worldwide. The Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia boasts imposing gantry cranes that effortlessly handle massive cargo containers with precision and efficiency. Similarly, Hamburg's bustling port relies on these architectural giants to ensure seamless trade flows within Germany's largest seaport. From Malta Freeport to Yantian Port in China, these steel behemoths dominate harbors globally - facilitating international commerce while embodying progress through their sheer presence. They stand as testaments not only to technological advancement but also serve as reminders that humanity continues pushing boundaries towards a brighter future. One cannot overlook their aesthetic appeal either; whether it be H. W. S Shipbuilding Yard from Queens Road or Queens Island Shipyard from Albert Quay both located in Belfast or even Le Havre’s port nestled along France’s picturesque coastline - these grandiose structures add an undeniable charm wherever they are found.