[1] Buccleuch Dock covers 125,000 square metres (1,350,000 sq ft) and was named after the 5th Duke of Buccleuch, who invested heavily in Barrow's public services during the late 19th century.The iconic 50 metres (160 ft) yellow hammerhead crane at Buccleuch Dock was a Barrow landmark for over 60-years up until its demolition in 2011.Assembled in 1942, it replaced a similar crane that was destroyed the year previous during the Barrow Blitz, killing two watchmen in the process.Safety concerns and lack of usage in the early 2010s lead to the cranes' future coming under scrutiny.[3] A scale replica of the crane is now situated on the site acting as a memorial to those killed during the World War II bombing of the shipyard.
Buccleuch Dock photographed in 2007 including the now demolished landmark hammerhead crane
The New Bridge at Buccleuch Dock, Barrow in Furness, circa 1910
