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Two old cranes in Royal Victoria Docks
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness.The entire Dockland area of East London

Abandoned cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Derelict cranes and moored ship in Royal Victoria Docks, London England
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness

Giant construction cranes in Oxford Westgate

Giant cranes

The Apollo 8 space vehicle on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
December 17, 1968 - Ground-level view of the Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Taunton Station, Somerset, c. 1950s
A view of the gantry signals at Taunton station in Somerset, c.1950s. The image also shows a number of railway buildings and rolling stock in the sidings in the background

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View over Cropston reservoir and the draw off tower and gantry

Illustration depicting a signal gantry at London Bridge Station. Dated 19th century

Sunset Over Manhattan, Gantry Plaza; Long Island City, New York, United States Of America

Sunset Over Manhattan Skyline, Gantry Plaza State Park, Queens; New York City, New York, United States Of America

Unloading Foodships at the Royal Albert Docks, London, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Unloading Foodships at the Royal Albert Docks, London, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Great Gantry, Queens Island, Belfast - a view of Titanic in the great gantry with a sailing ship in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

High angle view of the Apollo 4 spacecraft on the launch pad
November 8, 1967 - High-angle view of Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, showing the Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned

High-angle view of the Apollo 8 spacecraft on the launch pad
December 17, 1968 - High-angle view of the Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

View of Launch Pad 14 during prelaunch operations for the Atlas / Agena
October 25, 1965 - View of Launch Pad 14 during prelaunch operations for the Atlas/Agena. The Agena is mounted atop its Atlas launch vehicle

Mercury-Atlas 3 rocket launch, 1961
Mercury-Atlas 3 rocket launch. The small Mercury spacecraft (black) on top of the Atlas rocket is 2 metres long and only large enough for one crew member

A large container vessel discharges its cargo at the port of Djibouti, which is an important facility for land-locked Ethiopia after that countrys war with Eritrea

A Doorway and Gantry at the Temple of Tentyris, 19th century. Artist: Vivant Denon
A Doorway and Gantry at the Temple of Tentyris, 19th century. Dendera Temple complex. The ancient site of Ta-ynt-netert which means She of the Divine Pillar, or Tentyra which is Greek for Dendera

Odessa Harbour, Ukraine, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Odessa Harbour, Ukraine, 20th century. Major seaport and transportation hub located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea in the Ukraine

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"Gantry: A Testament to Engineering Marvels and Historic Milestones" From the momentous launch of the Vostok 1 spacecraft in 1961 to the construction of St Pancras Station in London circa 1867, gantries have played a pivotal role in shaping our world. These towering structures have witnessed history unfold, standing as silent witnesses to remarkable achievements. In Clydebank, Glasgow, a striking bow view of the majestic Cunard liner Queen Mary showcases the grandeur that gantries can support. The sheer size and elegance of this vessel is accentuated by the sturdy framework beneath it - a testament to human ingenuity. Transportation has always been closely linked with gantries. At Newton Abbot Station in Devon during the early 1920s, a signal gantry stood tall, guiding trains on their journeys. Similarly, locomotive signal boxes at York's locomotive yard ensured smooth operations for these powerful machines. The industrial heritage of Cornwall comes alive when we delve into its tin mining past from the 19th century. Gantries were instrumental in extracting this valuable resource from deep within Earth's crust, showcasing how they aided progress even underground. Gantries also played an essential role beyond Earth's atmosphere. During Kepler Mission rocket launches and space exploration endeavors alike, these structures provided vital support for launching mankind into uncharted territories. Limehouse Dock in 1872 offers another glimpse into history through Gustave Doré's eyes. Amidst bustling maritime activity stands a formidable gantry overseeing trade and commerce - an emblematic symbol of progress during that era. Newton Abbot once again takes center stage as home and distant signals proudly adorn a GWR (Great Western Railway) gantry structure. This visual spectacle not only ensured safe passage but also showcased engineering prowess at its finest. Even tragedies like RMS Titanic find their place amidst discussions about gantries' significance.