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D160175-7C
Date(s)
- 1971-04-13 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Color photograph of Valmet vehicle being loaded onto the Swedish-based ship, "Paralla," in mid-April, 1971. The Finnish-made unit is transporting what appear to be pipes. Beyond the ship is believed to be "Big Red," the 240-foot tall container crane. The $1,200,000 crane, built in West Germany, was put into operation during inauguration ceremonies on January 26, 1971. It could lift 50 tons at a distance of 115 feet from the pier's edge. The ship is believed to be docked at Pier 4 in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by Taylor Machine Works, Louisville, Mississippi. (TNT article on"Big Red," 1-26-71, p. 1) (Pier identification provided by a reader)
Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cargo ships--Swedish; Hoisting machinery;