Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material … Wikipedia
Alderney Railway — The Alderney Railway in Alderney is the only working railway in the Channel Islands. It opened in 1847 and runs for about two miles (3 km), mostly following a coastal route, to Mannez Quarry and Lighthouse. The railway is run by volunteers and… … Wikipedia
Chennai Port — (Madras Port) Chennai Port Location Country … Wikipedia
National Register of Historic Places listings in Michigan — This is a list of properties on the National Register of Historic Places in the U.S. state of Michigan. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted November 10, 2011.[1] … Wikipedia
Long Beach, California — This article is about the city of Long Beach, California. For its metropolitan area, see Los Angeles metropolitan area. Long Beach City Images from top, left … Wikipedia
History of the Panama Canal — The history of the Panama Canal goes back almost to the earliest explorers of the Americas. The narrow land bridge between North and South America offers a unique opportunity to create a water passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This … Wikipedia
Disasters — ▪ 2009 Introduction Aviation January 23, Poland. A Spanish built CASA transport plane carrying members of the Polish air force home from a conference on flight safety in Warsaw crashes near the town of Miroslawiec; all 20 aboard are killed … Universalium
Port of Ashdod — The Port of Ashdod is Israel s main cargo port, processing approximately 60% of Israeli marine cargo. The port is located in Ashdod, about 25 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, adjoining the mouth of the Lachish River. Its establishment doubled the… … Wikipedia
Monitor (warship) — This page is about the Monitor type of warships. For the U.S. Navy warship which gave its name to this type, see USS Monitor. The USS Monitor, the first monitor (1861). A monitor was a class of relatively small warship which was neither fast nor… … Wikipedia
National Register of Historic Places listings in Central Chicago — For places listed on the National Register in the rest of Chicago, see National Register of Historic Places listings in North Side Chicago, National Register of Historic Places listings in South Side Chicago or National Register of Historic… … Wikipedia
