Ron van Maanen
The yard Gusto at Schiedam built several floating cranes for the Argentinean government. In 1908 two were delivered followed by the launching of a third one in 1914. (1) I have not been able to trace yet if and when this crane was exactly delivered.
Friday, 11 December 1914. Yesterday was the steel hull of a 150 tons floating electric derrick- and turning crane launched for account of the Argentinean government, the third crane for this country. Dimensions 39 x 16,90 x 4,70m. Heighest point of the crane arm while stretched was 60meter. Maximum range with lasts of 40 tons was 45,50meter. Lifting speeds varied of 1 meter each minute for lasts of 150 tons and 6 meters each minute for lasts of 25 tons while the crane arm could be turned with a last of 110 tons 360 degrees within 6 minutes. All movements were done with independent electric engines, the power delivered by an electric central which also supplied the power for the lightning. The crane was able to move using her own steam power. Fitted out with a steam steering equipment, steam winches and other necessary equipment.
Note
1. The floating cranes Puerto de la Capital No. 2 and No. 3 built at the yard Gusto at Schiedam, Netherlands for the Argentinean government in 1908 according to the newspaper Schiedamsche Courant, 19 September 2010.
