Gantry Collection (#6)

Specially taken for the London and North Eastern Railway. An Express passing through the Bridge at Peterborough on 2 July 1929

One of the giant twin ships which have cost three million pounds: The Titanic
One of the giant twin ships which have cost three million pounds: The " Titanic". Keel laid in 1909 10 June 1911

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

Soyuz rocket on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Container crane operator. Worker inside the cabin of a container handling crane at a shipping terminal

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

Gantry gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Balloon launch from a stadium, Italy
Detailed picture showing the paraphernalia of a balloon launch, seen inside a stadium in Italy, with two wooden launch towers, gantry, gas making equipment, and a large crowd of spectators

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

Comos satellite launch
Cosmos satellite launch, at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Cosmos (Kosmos in Russian) is the generic name for any satellite that does not have a designated program

Genesis 2 space habitat launch, from the Yasny space centre, in the Orenburg region of Russia. Genesis 2 is an experimental unmanned inflatable space habitat

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

Oil refinery gantry
MODEL RELEASED. Oil refinery gantry. Oil refinery worker traversing a gantry between two oil storage tanks at a refinery. The setting Sun in the background can represent concepts such as the effect

Grain silos. These structures are used to store cereal grains (such as wheat) until they are ready to be transported and processed into food products

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

Formula One Testing: Nick Shorrock, Director of Michelin F1 Activities on the Renault pit gantry
Nick Shorrock, Director of Michelin F1 Activities (far right) on the Renault pit gantry. Formula 1 Testing, Valencia, Spain, 14-17 February 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula 1 Testing: Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren Mercedes MP4 / 21
Juan Pablo Montoya (COL) McLaren Mercedes MP4/21. Formula 1 Testing, Silverstone, England, 25-27 April 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula 1 Testing: Anthony Davidson Honda F1 Racing Test Driver
Anthony Davidson (GBR) Honda F1 Racing Test Driver. Formula 1 Testing, Silverstone, England, 25-27 April 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Cars driving on the M! motorway near Loughborough in evening fog
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Rush hour traffic, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, Pacific

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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.