Hull’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane has been successfully restored and reinstated at the North End Shipyard. It's a striking reminder of Hull’s rich shipbuilding history, has undergone extensive restoration thanks to funding from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The restoration, led by specialist engineering firm Mona Lifting, involved dismantling the 30-tonne structure into eight main pieces and transporting it to Wales for meticulous refurbishment. Repainted in a striking yellow, it has become a bold and highly visible feature on the dockside.
After four weeks of delivery and installation, the crane now stands proudly adjacent to the new visitor centre, offering a unique vantage point for visitors to admire its scale and character.
Standing 17 metres tall with a 30-metre boom, it now serves as a heritage landmark alongside the Arctic Corsair and the new energy-efficient visitor centre.
