Samson & Goliath cranes
Samson & Goliath cranes
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Sara G.
Saint Louis, MO964 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
The Cranes - Samson and Goliath - are two massive gantry cranes at the Harland & Wolff shipyard and part of the skyline in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Harland & Wolff is the most famous shipyards in the world, known for constructing the RMS Titanic. Both cranes can lift up to 840 tons each. They are symbols of Belfast’s industrial heritage - shipbuilding.
Written June 25, 2024
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TheMarshal84
Liverpool, UK557 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Dominating the skyline of Belfast, these majestic towers are an integral part of the cityscape as the Eiffel Tower in Paris or Berlin’s Fernsehturm. Looming large over the city for over 40 years, they can best be viewed up close and personal in the Titanic quarter, a short walk from the museum. The nearest railway station is Titanic Quarter, with trains every 30 mins. Worth a visit to see a living part of the city's heritage.
Written September 30, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,064 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We arrived and left on a cruise ship which docked at the port area. These huge cranes were nearby, probably a part of the ship building industry, which has been such an important part of the local economy. Their size was impressive, but not a tourist site.
Written July 30, 2024
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Pittsburgh, PA131,383 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
I know it's just 2 cranes. But the are huge and you can see them for miles. There are a part of Belfast history.
Written October 28, 2019
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Travelology 101
Falkirk, UK143 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
These are just cranes however they are clearly a major part of Belfast’s history and can be seen from the Titanic area of Belfast! Well worth seeing just to see the colossal size of them!
Written January 3, 2020
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Abhinav
Lucknow, India281 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
These are two really huge cranes in the harbour area near the Titanic museum. It’s hard to miss them as they are really huge. In fact they are so huge, they have now become a part of the city skyline and are visible from far away. Sure, there is a history associated with them as these were used for building ships. You can take a picture (even from the bus) and thats about it. Surprised to see this listed as a place to visit on tripadvisor.
Written May 19, 2019
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Steviefull
Kidderminster, UK2,089 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
It's strange how these two cranes have become so 'big' with toys, books and all kind of paraphernalia with their image on available to buy.
Like the Albert Clock these are very visible on the Belfast skyline and while impressive not really warrant more than a passing glance.
Like the Albert Clock these are very visible on the Belfast skyline and while impressive not really warrant more than a passing glance.
Written March 12, 2019
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Angela S
Richmond, UK516 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
These cranes, in the Harland and Wolff shipyard, are part of the scenery in Belfast and can be seen from many parts of the City. They are truly huge and can lift hundreds of tons in weight. They are still used occasionally but not nearly so much as in the past.
Wonderful.
Wonderful.
Written March 9, 2019
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itchyfeet2014
Glasgow, UK2,290 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
These two giant yellow cranes are always on view as you visit Belfast. They are truly colossal and are known as Samson and Goliath locally. They have H and W as logos, Harland and Wolfe, shipbuilders. Good views of them from the Titanic quarter.
Written February 28, 2019
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CMAC
Belfast, UK97 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
These cranes can be seen from many places in Belfast. They are amazing structures and offer a great view over the yard
Written February 20, 2019
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Can I get close to the cranes?(as in standing beside them?)
Written August 28, 2018
They are brilliant to see but are inside the shipyard so I don't think you can access them close up! Hope this helps
Written August 29, 2018
Can you tour the cranes and get inside one?
Written May 18, 2018
Not to my knowledge.
Written August 29, 2018
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