Grues Titan, Industrial cranes on Île de Nantes, France.
Two large metal cranes stand as prominent industrial structures on Île de Nantes, featuring yellow and grey painted finishes that distinguish them within the urban landscape.
The yellow crane was installed in 1955 for lifting boat blocks during shipbuilding operations, while the grey crane served port activities from the 1960s onward.
These cranes represent the industrial heritage of Nantes and have become recognized symbols of the city's maritime past, officially classified as historical monuments since 2018.
Visitors can access the cranes on foot via Île de Nantes, with guided tours available during summer months and informational panels providing historical context about their function.
The yellow crane achieved official historical monument status in May 2024, making it one of the most recently protected industrial structures in France.
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