A big lift: unshipping a 50-ton boiler

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A big lift: unshipping a 50-ton boiler

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Kura Heritage Collections Online

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The great sheer-legs erected at Calliope Dock were put into use last week, when a 50-ton boiler for the Ngapuhi was lifted out of the Delphic and swung on to the wharf. The working capacity of the sheer-legs is 80 tons and the whole machinery worked smoothly and successfully. (1) Watching the preparations for the lift. (2) The Delphic steaming up to the Calliope Wharf. (3) The boiler emerging from the Delphic's hold. (4) A view showing the size and arrangement of the tackle

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Date created

1909-09-15

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New Zealand Graphic

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/153555

Related subjects

Steamships / Delphic (Steamship) / Machinery / Hoisting machinery / Auckland

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