The dry dock where the Titanic spent the last few days on its home soil makes an imposing visitor attraction - but its two older siblings are worth a look too.
The device which you refer to is called a "Capstan". It is used for pulling on heavy ropes or chains which would have been wrapped around the Capstan. Poles would have been inserted in the holes at the top so that several men could wind the rope in.
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The device which you refer to is called a "Capstan". It is used for pulling on heavy ropes or chains which would have been wrapped around the Capstan. Poles would have been inserted in the holes at the top so that several men could wind the rope in.
Wee shot of the HSS at the end. Another forgotten sight on the Lough