Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Samson and Goliath
Samson and Goliath in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Samson and Goliath is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Samson and Goliath are the twin shipbuilding gantry cranes at Queen's Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The cranes, which were named after the Biblical figures Samson and Goliath, dominate the Belfast skyline and are landmark structures.
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Background
History
The cranes are situated in the Harland and Wolff shipyard on the east side of Belfast Lough. They were made by the German engineering firm Krupp and transported to Belfast. Goliath was erected in 1969 and Samson in 1974. Goliath stands 96 m tall, while Samson is a little taller at 106 m. Goliath sits further inland, closer to the city. The dry dock at the base of the cranes is the 11th largest in the world, measuring .
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- Coordinates
- 54.6080, -5.9008
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT3 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast East
Sources
- wikidata: Q7410411 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Samson and Goliath (cranes) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Samson and Goliath?
- Samson and Goliath is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT3 9DU).
- Is Samson and Goliath free to visit?
- Yes, Samson and Goliath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Samson and Goliath?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT3 9DU. It sits within the Belfast East parliamentary constituency.