Thursday, 26 May 2005
Saturday, 21 May 2005
W Cover 1881
An intriguing and altogether grander project than the house he built in 1880, which is not many doors away.
Looks like a reverse 2 to me.
Thursday, 19 May 2005
Window ironwork 1885
Victoria's heyday is commemorated from high to low at the Post Office.
The grate looks entirely functional and should continue to be fit for official duty for at least another 123 years.
Friday, 13 May 2005
Hammer head crane
The steel giant can lift over 250 tons and was operational from 1951 to 1988. It is not yet Heritage listed, but has been registered as an indicative property. Who knows what will happen, considering the issues involved with either preserving or demolishing. Weighty issues indeed! :-)
The foundation cylinders were started in 1944. (quoted from http://www.mmci.com.au/articles/hammerhead/hammerhead_01.html) They are set into the rock bed of the harbour.
The cantilever 'Hammerhead' crane is only one of six built in the world. The crane was specifically set up for the removal of the twin 18 inch gun barbettes (barbette = an armoured cylinder protecting a revolving turret on a warship) from the English battleships of the period, hence their location at the home ports of the Royal Navy. (quoted from http://www.dhub.org/object/319851&img=174519)
The foundation cylinders were started in 1944. (quoted from http://www.mmci.com.au/articles/hammerhead/hammerhead_01.html) They are set into the rock bed of the harbour.
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