Destroying A Crane With Explosives
Synopsis
Three cranes, each weighing 1,000 tons and standing 80 meters tall, are demolished in a controlled explosion over five days in Birkenhead, England.
Synopsis
At the Birkenhead shipyard in Liverpool, a team of explosive engineers from Controlled Demolition Group prepares to dismantle three towering cranes. Led by Mike Williams and Dick Greene, the crew faces gale force winds and a tight deadline. Over five days, they weaken the cranes by targeting their midsections and strategically placing explosives. The demolition culminates in a series of controlled detonations, resulting in piles of twisted metal. The project concludes with a personal moment for engineer Holly Bennett, who becomes an aunt shortly after the job is completed.
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Why Watch
- See the precise techniques used in crane demolition.
- Meet Holly Bennett, a leading female explosives engineer.
- Find out how gale force winds impact demolition plans.
- Watch three massive cranes come down in a controlled explosion.
Did You Know
- Camel Laird shipyard was established in 1824.
- At its peak, the yard employed 12,000 people.
- The cranes being demolished weigh 1,000 tons each.
- Holly Bennett is one of only three women in the world qualified as an explosives engineer.
- The demolition took five days to complete.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was the shipyard Camel Lads established?
Camel Lads was established in 1824.
How many cranes did the team aim to demolish?
The team aimed to demolish three cranes.
How tall were the cranes that were demolished?
The cranes stood 80 meters tall.
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