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Off the coast of Cape Hatteras, N.C. (Aug. 5, 2002) -- The derrick barge Wotan sits over the salvage recovery site for the civil war era “Ironclad” ship USS Monitor.
History
NameWotan
OperatorManson Construction
Ordered1982?
BuilderBergerson Shipyard
Yard numberHull 1507
Completed1982
In service1982–present
HomeportSeattle
IdentificationUSCG ID 650970
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeFloating barge crane
Tonnage4956
Length299 feet (91 m)
Beam90 feet (27 m)
Draught21 feet (6 m)Error: has synonymous parameter (help)
Draft8 feet (2 m)Error: has synonymous parameter (help)
Installed power800 KW main generator
Propulsionnone

Wotan is a 500-short-ton (454 t) capacity Clyde Iron Works model 42 barge-mounted crane which is one of the largest revolving floating cranes on the West Coast of the United States.

History

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The Wotan floating barge-crane was built for Manson Construction; the barge was sourced from New Orleans, and the crane was (reputedly) the "Little Wolf" crane used at Highland Fabricators at Nigg Yard.

Capacity

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The Clyde Iron Works Model 42 crane can lift 500 short tons (454 t) using the main hoist on a 200-foot (61 m) boom at any point in the crane's revolution;[1] capacity rises to 600 short tons (544 t) when using the main hoist oriented astern. Motive power for the main hoist is provided by a diesel engine, and electric power for the barge is provided by a 800 KW diesel generator set.

Bridges built

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Notable heavy lifts

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References

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  1. ^ "Manson Construction Builds Pacific Northwest's Heftiest Floating Crane". Maritime Reporter & Engineering News. September 1984. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
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