Devon Samson
A photo that I had forgotten taking! Devon Samson is a large floating crane used by the Royal Navy which I caught on camera sailing into Devonport Dockyard back in July.
To see the crane at work click here
I did try to find out more about this impressive beast but drew a blank!
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Devon Samson used to be called London Samson & was built for The PLA (Port of London Authority)in the early to mid 60's.
She had her name changed when She came to Plymouth, she was powered by 6 deisel engines & 2 Voith Scheinder propellers. The crane has 3 hoist systems, a 5ton jigger, 20ton Aux hoist and 120ton max lift on the main hoist.
I belive that the PLA had 2 vessel's made, so she has a sister but do not know what happened to her?
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