Fairbairn steam crane

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14 Museum St, Bristol BS1 6ZA, UK

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N51° 26' 49.884" W2° 36' 2.772"   (51.44719, -2.60077) Start navigation »

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A Fairbairn crane is a type of crane of an 'improved design', patented in 1850 by Sir William Fairbairn. There are numerous hand-powered versions around the world and one surviving steam-powered example in Bristol Docks, England.

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