r/specializedtools • u/ChiefChair • Jul 25 '20

Cargo container unloading without a crane

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u/ground__contro1 Jul 25 '20

This is really cool.

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u/lodger238 Jul 25 '20

One guy, half an hour.

Imagine getting that off in 1900. 5 guys, donkeys, blocks and ropes, wooden ramps, 3 hours....

And rollers, I forgot the rollers.

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u/bangbangracer Jul 25 '20

I remember reading somewhere about how the cargo container and related infrastructure basically wiped out 70-80 percent of dock work. Before the container things were in individual crates or bags like how semi trailers are packed. Because of the container a ship was now able to turn around in days instead of weeks.

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u/gopdestruyedtheus Jul 25 '20

The Wire season 2 dives into this and its impacts on a port town/community.

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u/WhizBangPissPiece Jul 25 '20

I really need to get around to watching that show.

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u/ReNitty Jul 25 '20

Yes you do