The Samson & Goliath Cranes in Belfast: photos, reviews

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The Samson & Goliath Cranes stand as towering sentinels in Belfast, prominent symbols of the city's illustrious shipbuilding past. These massive gantry cranes, built by Harland & Wolff, are renowned for their contribution to constructing the legendary RMS Titanic. Visitors are awed by their sheer size and engineering prowess, each capable of lifting a staggering 840 tons. Rising majestically against the cityscape, the cranes dominate the skyline, serving as a testament to Belfast's industrial heritage. A testament to both human ingenuity and the rich history of shipbuilding, they are rated highly by visitors intrigued by their majestic presence and historical importance.

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The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Titanic

Bus stop 335 m walk

Hamilton Road

Bus stop 396 m walk

Fraser Street Bridge

Bus stop 204 m walk

Sydenham Road

Bus stop 442 m walk

Old Channel Road

Bus stop 360 m walk

Titanic Quarter

Train station 351 m walk

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Anıl KARADAVUT

These giant yellow cranes are icons of Belfast’s shipbuilding past. They’re so big, it feels like they could lift the whole city! I kept joking they look like lazy Transformers on a coffee break. Still, they’re cool to see and great for photo (:

Thomas McGinley

These cranes are massive and you can’t miss them while you’re in the area and as others have said, remind you of the shipbuilding history with the Titanic Quarter.

Shelley C

These cranes dominate the skyline as you walk around East Belfast. They are situated on the Harland and Wolff shipyard. Goliath was erected in 1969 and Samson in 1974. They are not worth a special visit. They are fenced off, so you cannot get close to them. They make a nice backdrop to photographs, though.

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The Samson & Goliath Cranes in Belfast

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