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ul. Szeroka 67/68, 80-835 Gdańsk, woj. pomorskie
The Crane is a medieval port crane on the Motława River, one of the symbols of Gdańsk and a branch of the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk. It is the largest preserved medieval port crane in Europe.
The earliest mention of the Crane as a wooden port crane dates to 1367, and its present appearance refers to an image from the mid-15th century. The structure, consisting of two semicircular towers and a wooden crane with a hook, served not only for cargo handling but also for defence - it was one of the city's water gates. During the Second World War the Crane was destroyed and rebuilt after the war. In 1962 it was handed over to the Maritime Museum.
The historic crane mechanism driven by treadwheels, and museum exhibitions devoted to port and maritime life.
An attraction for families, tourists and enthusiasts of the history of technology and the sea.
Current visiting hours should be checked on the museum's website (nmm.pl).
Source: https://nmm.pl/en/crane/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narodowe_Muzeum_Morskie_w_Gda%C5%84sku
