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Quarries of phase C. Crane attachment points

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Quarries of phase C. Crane attachment points

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en

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ALK.11.01.01

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40.60139

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24.73887

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Drawing of lifting and transportation of marble bulks.
A: Stabilization point of the "web" of the lifting machine in different inclinations, this "web" was at point D.
B: Ray wheel (cage) that rotated with the weight of one or more men who walked inside the cage.
C: Marble architectural piece transferred to the wharf with "columns", namely wooden reels used for its loading to a cargo ship of that time.
D: The "web" of the lifting machine, which consisted of two wooden beams in the shape of “Λ”. They were held in various inclinations, thanks to ropes which were tied with wooden pilings at point A. With the help of pulleys, ropes and the lifting force of the cage at point B, the "web" lifted and transported marble blocks to the ships waiting on the shore.

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Drawing, of lifting and transportation of marble bulks.
A: Stabilization point of the "web" of the lifting machine, in different inclinations,, this "web" was at point D.
B: Ray wheel (cage),, that rotated with the weight of one or more men, who walked, inside the cage.
C: Marble architectural piece, transferred to the wharf with "columns", namely wooden reels, used for its loading to a cargo ship, of that time.
D: The "web" of the lifting machine, which consisted of two wooden beams in the shape of “Λ”. They were held in various inclinations, thanks to ropes, which were tied with wooden pilings at point A. With the help of pulleys, ropes, and the lifting force of the cage at point B, the "web" lifted and transported marble blocks, to the ships waiting on the shore.

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“Quarries of phase C. Crane attachment points,” iGuide Repo, accessed December 23, 2024, http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/items/show/1795.

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