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Crane

''Crane'' is the common name for several unrelated things, including:

[[Crane (bird)|Crane (birds)]], a family of large wading birds in the order Gruiformes (see Biology > Birds)
[[Crane (machine)|Crane (lifting equipment)]], a machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects (see Machinery and technology > Lifting equipment)
[[Crane (surname)|Crane (people)]], a surname and given name (see People)
[[Crane (constellation)|Crane (places and other)]], various locations and other uses (see Places, Organizations and businesses, etc.)

For further disambiguation, see the sections below.

Biology

Birds

Cranes are large, long-legged wading birds belonging to the family Gruidae within the order Gruiformes, comprising 15 extant species distributed across four genera: Antigone, Balearica, Grus, and Leucogeranus.^[1] The family is divided into two subfamilies, Balearicinae (crowned cranes) and Gruinae (typical cranes), reflecting distinct morphological and behavioral traits.^[2] Fossil evidence indicates that crane-like birds emerged during the Late Eocene epoch around 35-40 million years ago, with stem-group representatives such as Eogruidae documented in late Eocene deposits from Mongolia, suggesting an ancient Old World origin for the lineage.^[3] These early forms likely adapted to wetland environments amid global climatic shifts during the Eocene-Oligocene transition.^[4] Physically, cranes are characterized by their tall stature, with the sarus crane (Antigone antigone) being the tallest flying bird at up to 1.8 meters in height, long necks held straight during flight, and elongated legs adapted for wading in shallow waters.^[5] Their bodies are streamlined with rounded wings spanning 1.8 to 2.4 meters, and most species exhibit grayish plumage accented by bare red skin on the crown or face, though crowned cranes (Balearica spp.) feature elaborate feather crests.^[6] Courtship displays are a hallmark behavior, involving synchronized leaping, wing-spreading, bowing, and rapid head movements to strengthen pair bonds, often performed year-round but intensifying during breeding seasons.^[1] Cranes inhabit a range of wetland-dominated ecosystems, including marshes, bogs, floodplains, grasslands, and tundra, primarily across Eurasia, Africa, North America, and Australia, with no native species in South America.^[6] Many species are highly migratory, traveling thousands of kilometers between breeding grounds in northern latitudes and wintering sites in warmer regions; for instance, the sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis) breeds in Arctic and subarctic wetlands of North America and migrates south to marshes and agricultural fields in the southern United States and Mexico, often congregating in massive flocks during passage.^[7] Behaviorally, cranes are omnivorous foragers that consume a diverse diet of plant material such as roots, tubers, seeds, and grains, supplemented by insects, small vertebrates like amphibians and rodents, and occasionally fish, with foraging occupying up to three-quarters of daylight hours in non-breeding seasons.^[8] They form lifelong monogamous pairs, reinforced by elaborate unison calls—trumpeting or bugling vocalizations that serve as territorial signals and pair coordination, audible over long distances and often performed with necks extended upward.^[9] In ecosystems, cranes contribute to wetland dynamics by controlling insect populations and aiding seed dispersal, while their dependence on intact habitats positions them as key indicators of wetland health, signaling broader environmental degradation when populations decline.^[10] Conservation challenges for cranes stem primarily from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion, drainage, and climate change, compounded by historical overhunting and collisions with power lines.^[11] The whooping crane (Grus americana), once reduced to 16 individuals in 1941, has recovered to over 800 individuals in the wild as of 2025, with the main Aransas-Wood Buffalo population estimated at 557 during winter 2024-2025 through captive breeding and reintroduction efforts, though it remains endangered.^[12]^[13] The Siberian crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) is critically endangered, with an estimated nearly 7,000 individuals as of 2025, showing a near doubling of the population over the past decade due to protected wetlands in eastern Asia, but ongoing threats like pollution and disturbance persist.^[14]

Insects and other organisms

The crane fly belongs to the family Tipulidae within the order Diptera and comprises over 15,000 species worldwide.^[15] These insects are named for their slender bodies and exceptionally long, fragile legs, which evoke the appearance of long-legged birds such as the avian cranes that inspired the nomenclature.^[16] Adult crane flies typically measure around 13 mm in length, with wings held over the body at rest, and they exhibit weak flight capabilities, often stumbling clumsily.^[17] The larvae, known as leatherjackets due to their tough, cylindrical skins, are grayish-brown and legless, residing in moist soil where they feed on decaying organic matter, roots, and thatch.^[18] In agricultural and turf settings, these larvae can cause significant damage by severing grass roots, leading to wilting and bare patches in lawns and crops like cereals and turfgrass.^[19] Among other organisms bearing the name "crane," the crane hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, native to tropical lowlands from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.^[20] This slender raptor, with its long legs and small head, inhabits marshes, forests, and woodlands, where it forages for reptiles, amphibians, and insects by probing into tree cavities or foliage; it is distinct from true cranes despite occasional nomenclatural confusion.^[21] The term "crane clam" appears to be a misnomer with no basis in established biology, referring instead to mechanical equipment like clam-shell buckets used in crane operations rather than any marine or bivalve organism.^[22] No arachnids are formally classified or commonly referred to as "crane" species, including solifuges (order Solifugae), which are fast-moving desert arachnids known as camel spiders but lack any crane-related naming convention.^[23] Crane flies play varied ecological roles, with adults serving as pollinators by sipping nectar from flowers and as prey for birds, bats, spiders, and predatory insects.^[24] Their larvae contribute to soil aeration and nutrient cycling through decomposition but require pest management in affected areas, often via cultural practices like improving drainage and turf health or targeted biological controls to minimize damage without broad-spectrum insecticides.^[25] In balanced ecosystems, these roles underscore their importance beyond perceived nuisance, supporting biodiversity in moist habitats.^[26]

Machinery and technology

Lifting equipment

A crane is a mechanical device designed to lift, lower, and move heavy loads horizontally within a limited area, utilizing mechanical advantage principles such as levers and pulleys to amplify force.^[27] These machines are essential in industries requiring precise material handling, with capacities ranging from small workshop models handling a few hundred kilograms to massive shipyard gantry cranes like the Taisun, which can lift up to 20,000 metric tons.^[28] Cranes are broadly classified into fixed (static) and mobile types. Fixed cranes, such as gantry, jib, tower, and overhead (bridge) cranes, are anchored to a specific location and provide stable lifting over a defined path, ideal for repetitive tasks in factories or construction sites.^[29] Mobile cranes, including truck-mounted, crawler, and rough-terrain variants, offer portability and versatility for on-site operations, allowing relocation without disassembly.^[30] Tower cranes, a common fixed type, are particularly suited for high-rise construction due to their height and reach, while overhead cranes maximize space in indoor environments by traveling along elevated runways.^[31] The historical development of cranes traces back to ancient civilizations. Early lifting devices like the shaduf, originating in ancient Egypt around 2000 BCE (with possible earlier use in Mesopotamia), were used for water irrigation, evolving into more sophisticated Greek polyspastos cranes by the 6th to 4th centuries BCE, which employed compound pulley systems for construction.^[32] Roman engineers advanced treadwheel cranes, which first appeared around the 3rd century BCE, using human or animal power to hoist stones for aqueducts and buildings.^[33] During the medieval period, treadwheel designs persisted in European ports and cathedrals, but the Industrial Revolution introduced steam-powered cranes in the early 19th century, with the first hydraulic crane patented in 1838 by William Armstrong.^[34] Post-1900 innovations shifted to electric motors and advanced hydraulics, enabling greater efficiency and safety in modern operations.^[35] Key components of a crane include the boom (or jib), which extends to reach loads; the hoist mechanism, comprising a drum, wire rope, and hook for vertical lifting; and counterweights to balance the load and prevent tipping.^[36] The base or mast provides stability, while control systems—ranging from manual levers to electronic interfaces—manage operations. Safety features are integral, such as load moment indicators (LMIs), which monitor load weight, boom angle, and radius to alert operators of overload risks and prevent accidents.^[37] Additional safeguards include anti-two-block devices that stop the hook from colliding with the boom tip.^[38] Cranes find widespread applications in construction for erecting skyscrapers, in manufacturing for assembly line material transfer, and in ports for container handling, where specialized ship-to-shore gantry cranes manage millions of tons of cargo annually.^[39] The global crane market, valued at approximately USD 53.6 billion in 2024, reflects their scale, with projections to reach USD 77.9 billion by 2033, driven by infrastructure growth in emerging economies.^[40] In construction alone, tower and mobile cranes facilitate projects like urban high-rises, while port applications support international trade logistics.^[41] At their core, cranes operate on engineering principles of leverage and tension, where mechanical advantage reduces the effort needed to lift loads. The boom functions as a lever, with torque calculated as force multiplied by distance from the pivot point, allowing a smaller input force at the base to counterbalance a heavier load at the tip.^[42] Pulleys further enhance this by distributing tension across multiple ropes, minimizing friction and enabling efficient heavy lifting without excessive power.^[43] These principles ensure stability and precision, with counterweights optimizing the load-to-moment ratio for safe operation.^[44]

People

Real individuals

Stephen Crane (November 1, 1871 – June 5, 1900) was an American novelist, poet, and journalist renowned for his realistic depictions of war and urban poverty.^[45] He achieved literary fame with his Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage (1895), which vividly portrayed the psychological experiences of a young soldier without firsthand combat knowledge.^[46] Crane also worked as a war correspondent, covering the Greco-Turkish War in 1897 and the Spanish-American War in 1898, where he survived a shipwreck off Cuba that inspired his short story "The Open Boat."^[47] Hart Crane (July 21, 1899 – April 27, 1932) was an influential American modernist poet celebrated for his visionary and symbolic style.^[48] Born in Garrettsville, Ohio, he produced his seminal epic The Bridge (1930), an optimistic ode to America that contrasted with the era's disillusionment, drawing on influences from Walt Whitman and T.S. Eliot.^[49] Struggling with personal demons including alcoholism and depression, Crane died by suicide at age 32 after jumping from a steamship into the Gulf of Mexico during a return voyage from Mexico.^[50] Walter Crane (August 15, 1845 – March 14, 1915) was a prominent English artist, illustrator, and socialist thinker who played a key role in the Arts and Crafts movement.^[51] Born in Liverpool, he became famous for his imaginative illustrations in children's books, such as those for Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene and his own Baby's Bouquet (1878), which blended fairy-tale whimsy with decorative patterns.^[52] As a committed socialist, Crane designed banners and posters for the Labour movement and served as president of the Art Workers' Guild, advocating for art's integration into everyday life.^[53] Bob Crane (July 13, 1928 – June 29, 1978) was an American actor and radio personality best known for his role as Colonel Robert Hogan in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971).^[54] Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Crane began his career as a disc jockey in New York and Los Angeles before transitioning to television, where he starred in over 160 episodes portraying a clever POW camp leader.^[55] His life ended tragically with an unsolved murder in Scottsdale, Arizona, amid personal struggles documented in biographies.^[56] Colonel Ichabod B. Crane (1787–1857) was a U.S. Army officer who served with distinction in the War of 1812, including at the Battle of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane. He later commanded frontier forts and was involved in early military explorations; several places, including Fort Crane in Florida, are named after him.^[57]

Fictional characters

One of the most iconic fictional characters named Crane is Ichabod Crane, the superstitious and lanky schoolteacher who serves as the protagonist in Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."^[58] In the tale, Ichabod moves to the Dutch settlement of Sleepy Hollow, where he becomes enamored with the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel while tutoring local children, only to face terror from local legends, culminating in his pursuit by the Headless Horseman.^[59] The character's name was inspired by Colonel Ichabod B. Crane (1787–1857), a U.S. Army officer, and Jesse Merwin (1782–1856), a tall schoolteacher in Kinderhook, New York, whose appearance influenced the portrayal.^[57]^[60] His character embodies early American folklore, blending intellectual curiosity with gullibility toward the supernatural, and has influenced depictions of awkward, bookish outsiders in literature.^[61] Ichabod's cultural impact endures through adaptations, such as Tim Burton's 1999 film Sleepy Hollow, where Johnny Depp reimagines him as a rational constable confronting the supernatural, blending gothic horror with Irving's folklore to gross over $200 million worldwide and revive interest in American ghost stories.^[62] Another prominent figure is Dr. Frasier Crane, a sophisticated psychiatrist and radio show host introduced in the NBC sitcom Cheers during its third season in 1984 and starring in the spin-off Frasier from 1993 to 2004.^[63] Portrayed by Kelsey Grammer, Frasier is an erudite but pompous intellectual from Seattle (originally Boston in Cheers), often navigating family tensions with his brother Niles and father Martin while offering wry advice on his call-in show.^[64] The character drew partial real-life inspirations from co-creator David Lee's experiences caring for his aging father, shaping the show's father-son dynamics, though Frasier is a composite without a single direct historical counterpart.^[65] Grammer's performance earned four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, highlighting Frasier's role as a comedic archetype of the highbrow everyman struggling with personal insecurities.^[66] In comics, Jonathan Crane, better known as the supervillain Scarecrow, appears as a psychology professor turned criminal in DC Comics, debuting in World's Finest Comics #3 in 1941 and prominently featured in the Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995).^[67] Voiced by Loren Lester in the series, Crane uses fear toxins to terrorize Gotham, driven by his own history of bullying and obsession with phobias, making him a recurring foe to Batman.^[68] This iteration emphasizes his intellectual menace, contrasting physical weakness with psychological warfare. Fictional Cranes often represent archetypes of the intellectual or awkward figure, with Ichabod's timid scholar influencing horror tropes and Frasier's snobbery shaping sitcom portrayals of urban elites.^[69] These characters highlight the surname's versatility in media, from literary cautionary tales to modern antiheroes.^[70]

Places

In Barbados

Crane Beach is located on the southeastern coast of Barbados in the parish of Saint Philip, renowned for its striking pink sand composed of finely crushed coral fragments washed ashore by the Atlantic waves. This picturesque stretch of coastline, often ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches, features dramatic cliffs and powerful surf, making it a popular spot for bodyboarding while also offering calmer areas for swimming. The beach's unique hue and texture result from the erosion of coral reefs, contributing to its appeal as a natural landmark in Barbados' tourism landscape.^[71] Overlooking the beach is The Crane Resort, a luxury hotel established in 1887 as the Crane Beach Hotel, marking it as the oldest continuously operating resort in the Caribbean. Originally built to cater to affluent visitors seeking the reputed healing properties of the beach's waters, the resort has evolved into a high-end destination with modern amenities, including cliffside villas and oceanfront dining, while preserving its historic Victorian architecture. The property spans a significant portion of the coastal area, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings and attracting international travelers for its secluded, upscale experience.^[72] Adjacent to the resort lies Crane, a small settlement in Saint Philip parish with historical roots tied to the island's plantation era, when local plantation owners and merchants frequented the area for respite from inland estates. The community, with a population of approximately 935 as of 2018, supports an economy centered on tourism driven by the resort and nearby beach activities, alongside traditional fishing practices along the rugged shoreline. This blend of heritage and contemporary livelihood underscores Crane's role as a microcosm of Barbados' transition from colonial agriculture to service-based industries.^[73]^[74] The name "Crane" originates from the mid-18th century, when the site served as a small commercial port equipped with a large mechanical crane used to hoist cargo from ships anchored offshore, facilitating trade in sugar and other goods central to the plantation economy. This industrial function predates the resort's development and reflects the area's early economic significance in Barbados' colonial history, though no direct involvement in the nation's 1966 independence events has been documented for the locale.^[72]

In the United Kingdom

In Liverpool, the Crane area refers to a historic district and street in the L1 postcode, closely associated with the city's 19th-century industrial expansion around the docks. This region played a key role in maritime trade, where steam-powered cranes and lifting equipment facilitated the loading and unloading of goods at the Port of Liverpool, which by the mid-1800s had become one of the world's busiest ports.^[75] The area's industrial legacy includes structures like the Crane Building on Hanover Street, originally part of a music hall complex opened in 1913 as Crane Hall, reflecting the blend of commerce and entertainment amid dockside activity.^[76] Modern regeneration efforts, such as the Liverpool ONE development, have revitalized the surrounding city center, transforming former industrial zones into commercial and residential spaces while preserving elements of its maritime heritage.^[77] Crane Moor is a small village in South Yorkshire, located near Thurgoland in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, with a population of approximately 200 residents. Situated on the outskirts of Sheffield amid rolling countryside, it has a history rooted in agriculture, coal mining, and early iron-making from the 18th and 19th centuries.^[78] The village features pastoral landscapes, including nearby Top Pit Wood, and community facilities like a school established between 1872 and 1873, underscoring its enduring rural character.^[79] The River Crane, a 8.5-mile (13.6 km) lowland river in West London, serves as a key waterway with significant ecological value, supporting diverse habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and wetlands along its course from Hayes to its confluence with the River Thames at Isleworth.^[80] Flowing through urban and suburban areas across five boroughs, it hosts species including water voles, kingfishers, and bats, with conservation efforts focusing on restoring natural corridors to enhance biodiversity.^[81] Its catchment, spanning 125 km², highlights the river's role in urban green infrastructure and flood management.^[82] Historically, locations named Crane in the UK often reflect ties to the machinery industry, exemplified by 19th-century foundries producing lifting equipment for expanding industrial centers like Manchester. In the 1800s, Manchester's iron foundries, such as James Bateman's Hardman Street works established in 1791, contributed to the production of components for cranes used in textile mills and warehouses, driving the region's economic growth.^[83] These sites endured significant damage during World War II, as the Manchester Blitz in December 1940 targeted industrial districts, destroying factories and infrastructure including rail links vital for machinery transport.^[84] Similarly, Liverpool's dockside areas, integral to crane operations, suffered heavy bombing in the Liverpool Blitz, with over 4,000 deaths in Merseyside and widespread disruption to port facilities that relied on such equipment.^[85]

In the United States

Crane, Indiana, is a small town in Martin County with a projected population of 163 in 2025, primarily known for hosting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane).^[86] Established as the Naval Ammunition Depot in December 1941 under the 1940 National Defense Appropriation Act, the facility was renamed NAD Crane in 1943 and played a critical role in World War II by preparing, loading, renovating, storing, and issuing ammunition, with civilian employment peaking at approximately 10,000 personnel.^[87] Today, NSWC Crane employs over 4,000 personnel and serves as a major hub for research, development, testing, and support of naval combat systems, including munitions production and management through the adjacent Crane Army Ammunition Activity, which supplies conventional ammunition across all military branches.^[87] The base's expansive 108-square-mile footprint makes it the third-largest naval installation worldwide by area.^[88] In Stone County, Missouri, Crane is a small town with a population of about 1,545 as of recent estimates, situated in the Ozarks and historically tied to agricultural and broiler production.^[89] Founded in the early 1880s as Hickory Grove before being renamed, the area reflects broader Civil War-era dynamics in Stone County, where a minimal enslaved population of 16 individuals was recorded in the 1860 census, and most local men ultimately aligned with Union forces amid several small skirmishes in the region, including actions near Crane Creek in 1861.^[90] The town gained prominence as the "Broiler Capital of Missouri" in the mid-20th century, hosting the annual Crane Broiler Festival since 1952, which began as a one-day event organized by local poultry growers to celebrate the industry's growth from 50,000 broilers in 1948 to over 4.5 million by 1955; the festival now features vendors, carnival rides, and community events over multiple days each September.^[91] Other U.S. locales named Crane include Crane Hill, an unincorporated rural neighborhood and community in southwestern Cullman County, Alabama, with a population of approximately 2,890 residents, known for its scenic lakeside setting along Lewis Smith Lake and outdoor recreational opportunities like fishing and boating.^[92] In Texas, Crane serves as the county seat of Crane County in the Permian Basin, with a 2025 population of 3,350, reflecting a slight annual decline; the town emerged as an oil boomtown in the 1920s and remains central to the region's energy sector, where Crane County has produced over 1.5 billion barrels of oil since discovery, supporting local employment in mining, quarrying, and extraction industries.^[93]^[94] Recent developments at the NSWC Crane site in Indiana have centered on environmental concerns, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issuing a notice of violation in October 2025 for years of improper handling of hazardous waste and explosives, including open containers of corrosive materials, unlabeled drums of explosive residue from munitions testing, and risks of uncontrolled fires or detonations that could impact nearby communities and waterways. These issues, spanning violations from plating chemicals and solvent cleaning, have prompted regulatory oversight and calls for corrective actions, though specific cleanup timelines remain under federal review.^[95]

Elsewhere

In Australia, Cranebrook serves as a suburb within the City of Penrith in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, characterized primarily by its residential neighborhoods interspersed with industrial zones and proximity to natural features such as rural lands to the north and Western Sydney Lakes to the west.^[96] The area's population stood at 15,779 residents as of the 2021 census, reflecting a stable, family-oriented community with access to Blue Mountains views and local amenities like shopping centers.^[97] Industrial properties, including warehouses and factories, contribute to the local economy alongside residential development.^[98] Further north in Canada, Crane River is a small community and First Nations reserve located in southwestern Manitoba, known for its reliance on seasonal commercial fishing, particularly during winter months on nearby lakes and rivers, alongside mixed farming and trapping activities.^[99] The terrain supports walleye and northern pike fishing, with the community situated amid open areas conducive to these traditional practices.^[100] This fishing-oriented locale underscores the region's economic ties to natural resources in a rural, mixed-use landscape. In Russia, the Homeland of the Crane is a key protected wetland area in the Taldom District of the Moscow Region, established as the country's first locally administered nature preserve spanning 40,000 hectares to safeguard habitats for crane species, including the common crane, through conservation of fens, bogs, and floodplain forests.^[101] Hosting over 200 bird species, the site functions as a historical bird sanctuary, emphasizing research, habitat restoration, and education for migratory cranes, with an annual Crane Festival since 1999.^[101] Etymologically, many global place names incorporating "Crane" derive from the bird's long-legged silhouette or its presence in marshy environments, tracing back to Old English cran and Proto-Germanic kranô, which evoke the bird's hoarse call and graceful form.^[102] In industrial contexts, such names may also reference machinery, as the lifting device was analogized to the bird's neck and movement in ancient designs, a convention originating in Greek geranos for both.^[103] Indigenous overlaps occur worldwide, including in Native American traditions where crane motifs symbolize longevity and wisdom, sometimes influencing localized toponyms through cultural associations with the bird's migratory patterns.^[104]

Organizations and businesses

Companies

Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products, founded in 1855 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.^[105] The company operates in sectors including process flow technologies, engineered materials, aerospace and electronics, and payment innovations, producing items such as valves, fittings, sensors, and aerospace components for mission-critical applications.^[106] In the trailing twelve months ended September 2025, Crane Co. reported revenue of approximately $2.27 billion and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CR.^[107]^[108] A key subsidiary, Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), focuses on automated payment technologies for vending, gaming, retail, and transportation industries, with roots tracing to the 1920s through its predecessor MEI, which Crane Co. acquired in 2013.^[109] CPI provides cash and cashless payment solutions, including bill validators and coin mechanisms, serving global self-service markets.^[109] Crane Worldwide Logistics, established in 2008 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a global supply chain management firm offering freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and project logistics services across air, ocean, rail, and road transportation.^[110] With over 130 locations in 30 countries, it emphasizes technology-driven solutions for international trade and contract logistics.^[110] In the United Kingdom, Crane Building Services & Utilities, operating as a division of Crane Co. since its integration in the early 2000s, specializes in building services and flow management systems for HVAC, plumbing, and utilities sectors.^[111] The UK entity traces its origins to Crane Limited, incorporated in 1908, and provides products like valves, strainers, and control systems for construction and industrial applications.^[112] Recent developments for Crane Co. include strategic acquisitions to expand its portfolio, such as the 2024 purchase of Vian Enterprises for $103 million to bolster aerospace capabilities and the 2025 agreement to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation from Baker Hughes for over $1 billion, enhancing sensor technologies for aerospace and defense.^[113]^[114] The company has also advanced sustainability initiatives, including efforts to reduce electricity consumption through process optimizations and renewable energy adoption, as detailed in its 2024 Philanthropy, Sustainability, and Equality Report.^[115]^[116]

Educational institutions

The Crane School of Music, established in 1886 as the Crane Normal Institute by Julia E. Crane in Potsdam, New York, became part of the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1926 and is renowned for its comprehensive music education programs.^[117] Located in rural northern New York, it offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas such as performance, music education, composition, and jazz studies, with a strong emphasis on classical music training, ensemble participation, and practical performance in an All-Steinway environment.^[118] The school enrolls approximately 475 students and has produced notable alumni including soprano Renée Fleming and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, who have achieved international acclaim in opera.^[119]^[120] Crane High School in Crane, Missouri, operates as part of the public Crane R-III School District, which was organized in 1880 to serve the rural community's K-12 educational needs.^[121] The high school, located on Missouri Route 413, provides a standard curriculum including core academics, vocational training, and extracurriculars like athletics, with an emphasis on community involvement in a district serving around 559 students total as of 2024.^[122] It maintains a focus on holistic student development in a small-town setting, without specialized arts programs beyond general electives. Crane Technical High School, originally founded in 1903 in Chicago's Near West Side as a technical preparatory institution honoring philanthropist Richard T. Crane, evolved into a hub for vocational and later medical preparatory education, serving predominantly African American students during much of the 20th century.^[123] Renamed Richard T. Crane Medical Prep High School, it offered programs in technical skills, health sciences, and academics until its phase-out closure in 2015 amid Chicago Public Schools' restructuring efforts.^[124] The school was historically significant for its role in providing accessible education to underserved urban youth, including through its acclaimed basketball program that produced professional athletes.^[125]

Martial arts

White Crane Kung Fu, known as Bai He Quan, is a traditional Southern Chinese martial art that originated in the 17th century in Yongchun County, Fujian Province, during the transition from the Ming to the Qing dynasty.^[126] Legend attributes its founding to Fang Qi Niang, who reportedly developed the style after observing a crane defending itself against a wolf, integrating Shaolin techniques with evasive, bird-like movements.^[127] The style emphasizes mimicking the crane's natural actions, including sharp pecking strikes with the fingers or beak-like hand formations to target vital points, and flapping wing motions that generate whipping power through coordinated hip and arm coiling.^[128]^[129] Core forms such as the Crane Fist focus on long-range attacks, agile footwork, and defensive deflections, prioritizing balance and precision over brute force.^[128] Within the broader Hung Gar system, the Crane subset, often exemplified by the Tiger-Crane Double Form or Fu Hok Seung Ying, integrates crane elements with tiger-like power to blend soft and hard techniques.^[130] This form, systematized in the late 19th century by renowned practitioner Wong Fei-hung, a master of Hung Gar from Guangdong Province, contrasts the crane's fluid, evasive maneuvers—such as wing-like blocks and circular deflections—with rigid, explosive strikes to create versatile combat applications.^[130]^[131] Wong Fei-hung's innovations emphasized internal energy flow alongside external conditioning, making the crane aspects particularly effective for close-quarters redirection and counterattacks.^[132] Crane-inspired techniques also appear in Wing Chun, where movements like Bong Sau, or "wing arm," replicate the crane's expansive guarding posture to deflect incoming strikes while maintaining centerline control.^[133] This technique, rooted in Fujian White Crane influences, supports Wing Chun's economy of motion by using relaxed, arcing deflections to set up rapid follow-up strikes.^[127] In modern mixed martial arts (MMA), adaptations of the crane stance—characterized by a single-leg balance with one foot raised—enhance stability and mobility for countering grapples or launching unexpected kicks, as demonstrated by fighter Lyoto Machida in his signature crane kick knockout against Randy Couture at UFC 129.^[134] Machida, trained in Shotokan karate with crane influences, utilized the stance's elevated position to generate power from the core while preserving balance against larger opponents.^[135] The style spread to the United States through Chinese immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, initially among Fujianese communities in urban centers like San Francisco and New York, where it was taught privately before public schools emerged post-1960s immigration reforms.^[136] By the 2020s, White Crane and related crane styles had established dozens of dedicated dojos across the country, participating in national tournaments that showcase traditional forms and applications.^[137]

Arts and entertainment

Literature and mythology

In Chinese folklore, the crane (known as he 鶴) is revered as a symbol of longevity and immortality, often depicted as the "bird of the immortals" (xianqin 仙禽) that accompanies deities and lives for thousands of years, its white feathers evoking the purity and endurance of old age.^[138] This association appears in ancient texts and art, where cranes pair with pine trees or peaches to convey wishes for eternal life and marital harmony.^[139] In Lakota tradition, a branch of Native American mythology, the crane serves as the sacred messenger for the south direction in the Medicine Wheel, representing growth, transformation, and the animal people's domain, with white as its associated color.^[140] Japanese haiku frequently incorporate crane motifs to evoke themes of transience, grace, and seasonal change, drawing on the bird's cultural role as an emblem of good fortune and longevity. Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694), the preeminent haiku master, featured cranes in poems like "Samidare ni / tsuru no ashi / mijikaku nari," translated as "In the early summer rains / the crane's legs / have become short," humorously observing how rain wets the bird's long legs, blending natural observation with philosophical wit on impermanence.^[141] In American literature, Stephen Crane (1871–1900) explored urban poverty and human struggle in works such as the 1893 novella Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (A Story of New York), which depicts the tragic descent of a young woman in New York's Bowery slums, marking an early example of literary naturalism through its raw portrayal of environmental determinism.^[142] Poet Hart Crane (1899–1932), no relation, addressed spiritual and artistic transcendence in his final published poem, "The Broken Tower" (1932), where bell imagery and a shattered steeple symbolize the poet's quest for divine inspiration amid personal turmoil.^[143] The figure of Ichabod Crane originates in Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," embedding him in American folklore as a superstitious schoolmaster pursued by the ghostly Headless Horseman, a spectral Hessian soldier from Revolutionary War lore that blends Dutch colonial ghost stories with regional myths of restless spirits. This tale draws on older European folklore motifs of headless riders as omens of doom, adapted to evoke the eerie Hudson Valley landscape and cultural tensions between Yankee outsiders like Crane and local Dutch settlers.^[144]

Film, television, and theater

In television, Dr. Frasier Crane, portrayed by Kelsey Grammer, is the central character of the sitcom Frasier, which aired from 1993 to 2004 as a spin-off from Cheers. The series pilot, titled "The Good Son," premiered on September 16, 1993, introducing Crane as a radio psychiatrist returning to Seattle to care for his father, Martin, while navigating family tensions and professional life.^[145] A revival series continued the character's story on Paramount+ from 2023 to 2024, with Grammer reprising the role alongside new cast members, exploring Crane's later years in Boston; the series was canceled in January 2025 after two seasons, though CBS Studios is seeking a new network as of March 2025.^[146]^[147] Ichabod Crane also features prominently in television adaptations of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In the Fox series Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017), Tom Mison played the 18th-century historian resurrected in modern-day to combat supernatural threats, blending historical drama with fantasy elements.^[148] Parodies of Frasier Crane appear in The Simpsons, notably in the 1997 episode "Brother from Another Series," where the barroom ensemble from Cheers and Frasier is humorously recreated during a prison scene involving Sideshow Bob, voiced by Grammer himself.^[149] In film, Johnny Depp portrayed Ichabod Crane in Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999), depicting the schoolmaster as a rational investigator confronting the Headless Horseman in a gothic horror setting.^[150] Adaptations of the Japanese folktale "The Crane Wife" have appeared in several short films, including a 2023 period piece by Fire Fish Films, which reimagines the story of a dressmaker aided by a mysterious winged woman, emphasizing themes of kindness and transformation.^[151] Theater productions often incorporate crane symbolism through dance and stage adaptations, particularly in ballets inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Ballet North Texas presented a version in October 2025 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, featuring Ichabod Crane in a choreographed tale of pursuit and folklore, with puppeteers animating spectral elements like the Headless Horseman.^[152] Similarly, the Ballet Theatre of Maryland's 2016 production highlighted Crane's lanky, awkward demeanor through expressive movement, underscoring the story's blend of humor and terror.^[153] Other works, such as the Wuxi Song and Dance Theatre's Red-Crowned Crane (2016), use the bird as a symbol of grace and cultural heritage in a narrative ballet performed internationally.^[154]

Music and games

In music, "crane" appears in various song titles and band names, often evoking imagery of machinery, birds, or folklore. They Might Be Giants released "They'll Need a Crane" as a single in 1989, a track characterized by its quirky lyrics and accordion-driven melody from their album Flood. The Decemberists included "The Crane Wife 1 & 2" on their 2006 album The Crane Wife, drawing from Japanese folklore with layered instrumentation and narrative vocals.^[155] Instrumental pieces like Alan Silvestri's "The Crane" from the 1989 film The Abyss soundtrack feature tense, orchestral swells to underscore mechanical tension.^[156] Bands named Crane or Cranes have contributed to indie and alternative scenes. Cranes, a British dream pop band formed in 1989 by siblings Alison and Jim Shaw, released albums such as Forever (1993) and Particles & Waves (2011), noted for their ethereal sound and childlike vocals.^[157] The Crane Wives, an American indie rock quartet from Michigan formed in 2007, gained prominence with albums like The Fool in Her Wedding Gown (2019), blending folk-punk elements with themes of relationships and resilience.^[158] In video games, crane simulators emphasize realistic operation of heavy machinery for construction tasks. Crane Simulator, a mobile app developed by YoloGame and released around 2015, allows players to control deck, mobile, and tower cranes in urban environments to complete lifting jobs.^[159] VE GSIM Tower Crane Simulator, launched on Steam in 2020 by GSIM, provides a virtual reality experience simulating high-altitude operations, including load handling amid wind and scaffolding.^[160] Board games incorporate crane mechanics to simulate building or collection challenges. Lift It!, published by USAopoly in 2015, involves players using a handheld crane tool strapped to their hand or head to stack colorful blocks, promoting dexterity and balance in a construction-themed competition.^[161] Crane Game, a 2023 card game by Daiso, assigns players roles like operator or prize guardian in a claw machine scenario, focusing on strategy to claim stuffed animals.^[162] Arcade crane machines, commonly called claw or grabber games, originated in the United States in the late 19th century, inspired by steam shovels used in the Panama Canal construction, with mass-produced models appearing in the 1920s featuring glass enclosures for candy prizes.^[163] In Japan, Sega introduced the UFO Catcher in 1985, popularizing the format in arcades with plush toys and skill-based claw control, leading to widespread global adoption.^[164] Crane bird calls, particularly the rattling bugles of sandhill cranes, are integral to soundtracks in nature documentaries, enhancing immersion in migration scenes. The 2023 documentary Cranedance uses authentic crane vocalizations alongside narration to depict breeding and flight behaviors in Michigan wetlands.^[165] Some crane-themed music crosses into film soundtracks, such as Steve Jablonsky's "The Crane" from the 2018 action film Skyscraper, which builds suspense during a construction sequence.^[166]

Transportation

Ships and vessels

Several naval vessels have been named Crane, often drawing from the bird naming convention established for U.S. Navy destroyers during World War I by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, who selected avian names to honor the natural world while adhering to traditions for smaller warships.^[167] This practice influenced subsequent naming for escort vessels and persisted into World War II. British and merchant ships bearing the name followed similar thematic inspirations, reflecting the bird's grace and vigilance. The U.S. Navy's USS Crane (DD-109) was a Wickes-class destroyer launched on 4 July 1918 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation in San Francisco and commissioned on 18 April 1919.^[168] She initially served in the Pacific Fleet, escorting the transport ship carrying President Woodrow Wilson to the Paris Peace Conference in December 1919, and conducted training operations before decommissioning on 7 June 1922. Recommissioned on 18 December 1939 amid rising tensions, Crane joined Neutrality Patrol duties in the Pacific, transitioning to antisubmarine patrols, convoy escorts, and training exercises along the U.S. West Coast following the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. Assigned to the West Coast Sound Training School on 22 April 1944, she supported acoustic and tactical drills until the war's end. Decommissioned on 14 November 1945 and struck from the Naval Register, Crane was sold for scrap on 1 November 1946, marking the end of U.S. Navy service for vessels of her name during that era.^[168] In the Royal Navy, HMS Crane (U23) was a modified Black Swan-class sloop, ordered on 9 January 1941, laid down on 13 June 1941 by William Denny & Brothers in Dumbarton, Scotland, launched on 9 November 1942, and commissioned on 10 May 1943.^[169] During World War II, she excelled in antisubmarine warfare and convoy protection, joining the 7th Escort Group in July 1943 for North Atlantic operations. Crane participated in escorting convoys such as SL139 and MKS30, where she contributed to sinking the German U-boat U-538 on 21 November 1943 via depth charges and ramming, and later helped sink U-962 on 6 April 1944 during convoy SC156.^[169] She supported Allied landings in Operation Husky (Sicily invasion) in July–August 1943 and Operation Neptune (Normandy D-Day) in June 1944, providing gunfire support and screening duties. In 1945, Crane joined the British Pacific Fleet for Operation Iceberg, escorting carriers during strikes on Okinawa. Postwar, she served in the Far East and Mediterranean until paying off in late 1962 and being sold for scrap in 1965 at Queenborough.^[169] Among modern merchant vessels, MV Crane is a Supramax bulk carrier built in 2010 by Tsuneishi Zhoushan Shipbuilding in China, measuring 190 meters in length with a deadweight tonnage of approximately 58,000 tons, and flying the flag of the Marshall Islands.^[170] Operated for international dry bulk trade, she has been active in global routes since entering service, transporting commodities like grain and ore without major incidents reported in public records as of 2025.^[170]

Other vehicles

In aviation, the Cessna Crane, a variant of the Cessna T-50 light twin-engine transport aircraft developed in the late 1930s, served as an advanced trainer and utility vehicle primarily for the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.^[171] Known for its wooden construction that earned it the nickname "Bamboo Bomber," the Crane was procured in 1940 to supplement twin-engine pilot training, with over 800 units delivered to the RCAF by 1945.^[172] It featured two 225-horsepower Jacobs L-4MB engines and a cruising speed of around 170 mph, enabling roles in navigation and bombing instruction before many were repurposed postwar for civilian transport.^[173] Modern unmanned aerial vehicles associated with "Crane" include the Aurora X-65 CRANE, an experimental drone developed under DARPA's program starting in 2022 to advance active flow control technologies for future aircraft design.^[174] This tailless, battery-powered UAV aims to eliminate traditional control surfaces, potentially reducing weight and drag for efficient surveying and reconnaissance missions.^[174] Another example is the Swift Crane VTOL UAS, a vertical takeoff and landing drone introduced in the 2020s by Swift Engineering, utilizing patented X-blade technology for high-speed transitions up to 80% faster than conventional multirotors, suited for industrial surveying over large areas.^[175] In rail transport, crane tank locomotives emerged in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century as specialized steam engines equipped with onboard cranes for maintenance tasks in workshops and sidings.^[176] These 0-4-0 or 0-6-0 configurations, such as the Dübs & Company-built examples from the 1880s and 1890s, integrated a steam-powered jib crane capable of lifting up to 10 tons for derailing repairs or material handling.^[177] By the early 20th century, firms like Andrew Barclay revived 19th-century designs, producing units like the 1942 Works No. 2127 for industrial use, emphasizing self-propelled mobility on tracks.^[178] Rail maintenance often involves dedicated crane cars, such as self-propelled units from PALFINGER, which mount telescopic booms on rail chassis for trackside lifting during construction and emergency recovery.^[179] Automobiles bearing the Crane name include the luxury Crane-Simplex models produced from 1915 to 1919 by the merged Simplex Automobile and Crane Motor companies in New Jersey.^[180] These custom-built vehicles, like the Model 5 touring car with its 6.9-liter inline-six engine delivering 50-60 horsepower, were handcrafted for affluent buyers, featuring bespoke coachwork from firms such as Brewster & Co. and prices starting at $5,000 per chassis.^[181] Only about 600 were made, with notable owners including John D. Rockefeller, highlighting their status as rare, high-performance tourers of the Brass Era.^[182]

Other uses

Sports equipment

In sports equipment, the term "Crane" most prominently refers to a brand of fishing rods known for their telescopic designs, which allow anglers to extend and collapse the rod for portability and ease of storage. These rods, often constructed with carbon fiber blanks for lightweight strength and sensitivity, are used in various freshwater and saltwater applications, such as lure casting or bait fishing, enabling precise control over line tension during fights with fish.^[183]^[184] The evolution of fishing rods, including those under the Crane brand, traces back to ancient designs made from bamboo, which provided natural flexibility but limited durability and casting distance. By the mid-20th century, fiberglass emerged as a key material in the 1940s, offering greater resilience and uniformity compared to bamboo, though it was heavier; this transitioned to carbon fiber composites in the 1970s, revolutionizing rods with superior strength-to-weight ratios, reduced vibration, and enhanced action for better hook sets.^[185]^[186] Modern Crane telescopic models exemplify this progression, incorporating multi-layer carbon fiber wraps to balance power and finesse while adhering to general angling standards for length and weight distribution.^[187] In golf, "crane swing" denotes a technique inspired by the crane stance from martial arts, emphasizing balance and stability to generate power without excessive body sway. This method involves a one-legged setup akin to the crane pose, with weight shifted to the lead foot and the trail foot lightly touching for support, promoting a smoother pivot and consistent contact—often recommended for improving distance and accuracy in amateur swings.^[188] Professional golfers must ensure any related equipment, like custom-fitted clubs, complies with United States Golf Association (USGA) regulations on material composition and performance limits to maintain fair play.

Brand names and trademarks

Several companies operate under the "Crane" brand name across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and stationery, with associated trademarks protecting their products and services. Crane Co., founded in 1855 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is a leading provider of engineered industrial products, including valves, fittings, and aerospace components; it holds trademarks such as "CRANE NXT" for various applications in materials and repair solutions.^[106]^[189] The company operates through subsidiaries like Crane Aerospace & Electronics and Crane Composites, the latter of which owns trademarks including "FILON," "KEMLITE," and "WEATHERGLAZE" for fiberglass reinforced panels used in transportation and construction.^[190]^[191] Crane & Co., established in 1801 in Dalton, Massachusetts, specializes in fine stationery, invitations, and security papers, notably supplying cotton-based paper for U.S. currency since 1879; its trademarks include "CRANEMAT" and "CRANEGLAS" for specialized paper products.^[192]^[193] John Crane, founded in 1917 and a subsidiary of Smiths Group plc, is a global provider of mission-critical engineered technologies like mechanical seals and couplings for energy and process industries, operating under the "John Crane" brand with a focus on reliability in rotating equipment.^[194]^[195] In logistics, Crane Worldwide Logistics, established in 2008 and based in Houston, Texas, functions as a third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain management under the "Crane Worldwide" brand, emphasizing global trade solutions.^[196]^[197] These brands demonstrate the diverse applications of the "Crane" name, protected through registrations with bodies like the United States Patent and Trademark Office to safeguard intellectual property in their respective sectors.

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Rating 8.2/10 (101,240) Frasier has a witty, ironic, heart-warming and occasionally self-deprecating humour. Kelsey Grammar's portrayal of the generous, bordering on vain Frasier Crane ...Full cast & crew · Episode list · Kelsey Grammer · Kelsey Grammer, Jean Smart
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Kelsey Grammer | Television Academy
For two decades, Grammer played psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC sitcom Cheers and its spin-off Frasier, winning four Primetime Emmy Awards and two ...Missing: character | Show results with:character
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Batman: The Animated Series – Bios – Jonathan Crane, Scarecrow
Apr 22, 2023 · Crane was a Professor of Psychology at Gotham State University until his experiments in fear became too dangerous. He lost his job due to his ...
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Scarecrow | Batman:The Animated Series Wiki - Fandom
Professor Jonathan Crane, also known as The Scarecrow, was a villain in Batman: The Animated Series. A sick and twisted man, his ultimate goals of crippling ...
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What impact did 'Frasier' have on popular culture during its original ...
Aug 22, 2023 · Frasier as presented on Cheers was an East Coast intellectual if there ever was one. He's a Harvard double grad (bachelor's and medical), has a ...Missing: archetype | Show results with:archetype
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The many adaptations of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - SYFY
Oct 20, 2019 · An important element of the original Legend of Sleepy Hollow is that it is an observance of the nature of folklore and fables in and of itself.
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How Crane Beach Combines Pink Sand and Bold Waves | SANDALS
Jul 29, 2025 · Discover Crane Beach in Barbados and experience pink sand ... The unique blush hue comes from crushed coral, giving the beach its signature tone.
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Our History - The Crane Resort
The site of a small commercial port in the mid-18th century, Crane Beach and its surrounding district assumed the name of the area's most recognisable scene ...
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Crane in Barbados | Facts and Information about Crane
Crane (Crane) is a very small place in the region of Saint Philip in Barbados with a population of approximately 935 people. Find all facts and information ...
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Beach Houses, A Brief History - Crane Resorts
Jan 26, 2016 · In 1911, what was the then only 180-acre Wiltshire Plantation was acquired by Mr. Elliot Skeete, who transformed the barren area into a tropical ...Missing: era | Show results with:era
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Liverpool: The docks | British History Online
The total area of wet docks in 1825 amounted to 46 acres 3,179 sq. yds.; the lineal quayage to a little over 2 miles. The dock dues paid in the same year ...
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The Epstein Theatre, Hanover Street, Liverpool - Arthur Lloyd
The Epstein Theatre was built in 1911 and originally opened as a concert hall called the Crane Hall, sometimes known as Crane's Music Hall, in 1913.
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Map - Liverpool ONE
The most popular brands in the North West are right here at Liverpool ONE, in the heart of Liverpool city centre. · With 170 stores, restaurants and ...
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Crane Moor - The Penistone Archive
Crane Moor is a village near Thurgoland, with a history of coal mining, agriculture, and iron-making. It had a school built between 1872 and 1873.
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File:Crane Moor Village with Top Pit Wood Beyond - geograph.org.uk
A contextual photograph showing Crane Moor Village, South Yorkshire, taken from the footpath that runs from Crane Moor Top past `Clappers'. Pastoral Farming ...
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Crane Rivers and Lakes Operational Catchment
The Crane is a lowland river system that flows through West London (rising in Harrow as the Yeading Brook). The catchment also includes the Portlane Brook.Missing: Hertfordshire | Show results with:Hertfordshire
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Wildlife - Friends of the River Crane Environment
The Crane valley supports a wide variety of animals and plants including seven species of bats, water voles, kingfishers, adders and eels, tawny owls and glow ...Missing: Hertfordshire | Show results with:Hertfordshire
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About - Crane Valley Partnership
The Crane Valley is an urban lowland river catchment covering an area of 125 km2. It extends across five West London boroughs and is home to over 650,000 people ...
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Uncovering Manchester's industrial past (part 3) - iron works
May 19, 2022 · James Bateman set up one of Manchester's early iron foundries in the late 1780s. In 1791 he established an iron foundry on Hardman Street in ...
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The Manchester Blitz During World War 2 1940
The city's infrastructure was badly affected by the air raids in December 1940. Both of the city's main railway stations were hit, as was the bus station. Two ...
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The Liverpool Blitz - the Second World War
The bombing raids targeted key industrial areas and port facilities along the River Mersey, crippling the city's economic infrastructure.
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Crane Demographics | Current Indiana Census Data
The 2025 projected population for Crane is 163. This projection assumes an annual rate of change of -0.6%, consistent with the population change from 2023 to ...
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NSWC Crane Division / Crane Army Ammunition Activity
May 7, 2011 · Employing over 4,000 personnel, the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division operates as a Defense Business Operations Fund ...Missing: history | Show results with:history
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An Indiana Navy base supplies 18th and 21st century tech
Aug 25, 2023 · This landlocked base in Indiana holds the title of the third largest naval installation in the world by geographic area.
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Crane, MO - Profile data - Census Reporter
Census data for Crane, MO (pop. 1545), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.Missing: 2025 Days festival Civil history
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Stone County, Missouri - Civil War in the Ozarks
Stone County had a very small slave population consisting of 16 slaves recorded in the 1860 Census. When the Civil War began in 1861, most men fought with the ...Missing: Crane Days
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History | Crane Broiler Festival
The First Annual Missouri Broiler Festival and Barbeque was held on October 9, 1952, as a one day event.Missing: population 2025 Civil
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Crane Hill, AL Demographics: Population, Income, and More
Crane Hill is home to 2,890 residents, according to the most recent Census data. Gender-wise, 51.1% of Crane Hill locals are male, and 48.9% are female. Total ...
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Crane, Texas Population 2025
Crane has a 2025 population of 3,350. It is also the county seat of Crane County. Crane is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population ...
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Demographics - City of Crane, Texas
Crane County is one of the largest oil-producing counties in the state of Texas, with a total of 1.5 billion barrels of oil pumped since oil was first ...Missing: industry | Show results with:industry
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Indiana naval installation accused of mishandling hazardous waste ...
Oct 13, 2025 · Regulators found multiple open containers of hazardous waste, including corrosive materials, a drum of explosive waste, and a 55-gallon ...Missing: cleanup | Show results with:cleanup
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[PDF] Cranebrook - Penrith City Council
Cranebrook is an older established suburb of Penrith. LGA. With rural lands to its north, Western Sydney. Lakes to its west, and views to the Blue Mountains.
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2021 Cranebrook, Census All persons QuickStats
People and population ; Median age, 33, N/A, 39, N/A ; 0-4 years, 1,213, 7.7, 468,056, 5.8 ; 5-9 years, 1,243, 7.9, 500,810, 6.2 ...
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factory, warehouse & industrial properties for sale in Cranebrook ...
21 factory, warehouse & industrial properties for sale in Cranebrook, NSW 2749 ; PRICE GUIDE: $11,200,000 - $12,200,000 · 38-40 Manning Street ...
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[PDF] Crane River - Manitoba Government
Most commercial fishing is in the winter. Some trapping is done in open areas adjacent to the community. The terrain primarily supports mixed farming and ...
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[PDF] Crane River - Government of Manitoba
Most commercial fishing is in the winter. The terrain primarily supports mixed farming and ranching. There is little or no forestry operation at present.
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Homelands of the Cranes Protected – Russia -
Populated with nagoon berry, cloudberry, spotleaf orchis, crowberry and dwarf birch these forests are home to 215 bird species of including the common crane, ...Missing: Island | Show results with:Island
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Crane - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Originating from Old English 'cran' and common Germanic roots, 'crane' means a large long-legged bird; the name echoes its hoarse cry and also relates to
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[PDF] Origins of Scientific and Vernacular Names of Cranes
Grus-from Latin, a kind of bird, especially a crane. The vernacular name crane may have originally been derived from the Greek geranos, and more recently is ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Native American Legends About Cranes
Crane is an important clan crest in some Northwest Coast tribes, and can sometimes be found carved on totem poles. Some tribes, such as the Creeks and Chumash, ...
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Crane Company (CR) Company Profile & Facts - Yahoo Finance
Crane Company was founded in 1855 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut. Corporate Governance. Crane Company's ISS Governance QualityScore as of November 1, ...
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Crane Company
Crane Company businesses are known for proprietary and differentiated technology, quality and reliability, and deep vertical expertise.Careers · About Crane · Our History · Business Segments
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CR (Crane Co) Revenue - GuruFocus
Rating 1.0 · Review by GuruFocusCrane Co's revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was $577 Mil. Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $2,120 Mil.
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Crane Company (CR) Stock Price, News, Quote & History
Find the latest Crane Company (CR) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.Crane Co. (CR) · CXT Crane NXT, Co. · 189.44 · Más detalles
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Brand History | CPI - Crane Payment Innovations
Crane Payment Innovations, created in 2014. CPI, along with Crane Currency, forms Crane NXT, a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial ...
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About Us - Crane Worldwide Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics, founded in 2008 by Jim Crane, is a supply chain leader with 130+ locations in 30 countries, headquartered in Houston, Texas.Careers · Crane Cares · Leadership Team · Our Value
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https://www.potsdam.edu/academics/crane-school-music
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CRANE LIMITED overview - Find and update company information
Registered office address: Crane House Epsilon Terrace, West Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FJ. Company status: Active. Company type: Private limited Company.
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Crane Company Announces Acquisition of Vian Enterprises, Inc.
Jan 3, 2024 · Crane Company (Crane, NYSE: CR) today announced that it has acquired Vian Enterprises, Inc. (Vian) for approximately $103 million on a cash free and debt free ...Missing: MEI | Show results with:MEI
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Crane Company to Acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation ...
Jun 9, 2025 · It has signed an agreement to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (PSI), a leading provider of sensor-based technologies for aerospace, nuclear and ...Missing: MEI | Show results with:MEI
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Sustainability - Crane Company
As part of Crane's ongoing efforts to lower electricity consumption, a new initiative was implemented to optimize the conformal coating process – a critical ...Philanthropy, Sustainability ...EqualityPhilanthropyPSE Reports and Related ...
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[PDF] Crane Company 2024 Philanthropy, Susainability and Equality Report
Feb 28, 2025 · We actively give back through charitable initiatives, local partnerships, and volunteer efforts, aiming to make a positive and lasting impact.
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About The Crane School of Music - SUNY Potsdam
Founded in 1886, SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music has a long legacy of excellence in music education and performance. Life at Crane includes an ...
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Crane School of Music | SUNY Potsdam
Founded in 1886, SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music has a long legacy of excellence in music education and performance. Life at Crane includes an ...Concert & Streaming Info · Departments & Programs · About The Crane School of...
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2024-25 Guide to Music Schools - MusicalAmerica
The Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam, is an undergraduate-focused music school with 475 students, 74 full-time faculty, and offers programs like Music ...Missing: enrollment | Show results with:enrollment
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16 Notable Alumni of SUNY College at Potsdam [Sorted List]
Mar 2, 2025 · 16 Notable alumni of. SUNY College at Potsdam · T. Coraghessan Boyle · Chris Lee · Stephanie Blythe · Rachael Worby · Michael J. Colburn · William ...
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Crane High School (Missouri) - Wikiwand
Crane's school building was one of the first founding buildings in Crane in the early 1800s. The school district was organized in 1880.
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Crane R-III School District, Missouri - Ballotpedia
Crane R-III School District is a school district in Missouri (Barry and Stone counties). During the 2024 school year, 559 students attended one of the ...
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167-Year Old Crane Co. Honors Founder's Legacy by Combining ...
Mar 24, 2022 · In 1903, the English High and Manual Training School was renamed Crane Technical Prep School in honor of R.T. Crane. Crane also emphasized ...
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Crane High School in Chicago, Known for Basketball, Fights Closing
Feb 11, 2012 · Chicago Public Schools announced plans in November to phase out Crane, which would end one of the city's most storied basketball programs.Missing: significance | Show results with:significance
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Chicago Journal: Fight for Crane [High School] begins
Dec 7, 2011 · Chicago Public Schools officials announced on Nov. 30 that they want to close the Near West Side's Crane High School, 2245 W. Jackson Blvd., by phasing it out ...Missing: significance | Show results with:significance
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White Crane Kung Fu from Yong Chun
White Crane Kung Fu was developed and taught in the 17th Century by Fang Qi Niang in Yong Chun, Fujian, China. It has been widely practiced in the area.Missing: Quan | Show results with:Quan
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Fang Qi Niang and the White Crane style of Yong Chun
Dec 30, 2021 · Its legendary origins date back to the 17th century, the period of the fall of the Ming and the seizure of power by the Qing. Over the centuries ...
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Key Points of Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu - YMAA
Aug 6, 2012 · A Crane defending itself relies on only three things: the ability to jump, the breaking power of its wings, and the pecking of the beak.Missing: flapping | Show results with:flapping
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White Crane Wing Chun Style - Learn Kung Fu in China
Jan 15, 2017 · The movement is essentially the same in White Crane. Hips jerk and send what is known as Coiling and Flapping energy through the arm. There is ...
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Lineage - Yee's Hung Ga International Kung Fu Association - Our Style
Wong Fei Hung is credited with formalizing the orthodox Hung System and creating the styles' most famous set, the "Tiger Crane Double Pattern Fist Form".
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Hung Gar Kung Fu
with the fluid, evasive movements of the crane that requires soft power. Tiger Strikes. Five Animals Form Five Animals Form, also known as Ng Yin Kuen, teaches ...
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Tiger Crane Hard Soft Style. | Wu Lin Tien Ti / The World Of Martial Arts
Feb 8, 2005 · I have always heard that Hung Gar's Fu Hok set combines hard and soft techniques to create a more balanced approach - However, if Tiger Crane ...
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Introduction to Snake Crane Wing Chun Hand techniques
Aug 5, 2015 · Bong Sau(Crane's wing hand): It is performed by rolling the forearm out and the raising the elbow up, the fingertips are moving forward toward ...
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The karate techniques of Lyoto Machida - MMA Underground
Jul 30, 2016 · On the crane kick: I learned this move from my father (Shotokan Master Yoshizo Machida), I start this move in the south paw stance, the balance ...
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Lyoto Machida Crane Kick MMA Surge, Episode 38 - YouTube
Jan 23, 2014 · Today on MMA Surge, mixed martial arts master Andrew "The Squid" Montañez teaches Lyoto Machida's lethal crane kick.
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Lau Bun-A Kung Fu Pioneer in America
Oct 8, 2017 · White Crane was a popular import from Fujian (another southern ... This allowed large numbers of illegal Chinese immigrants in the US ...Missing: dojos 2025
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The History of Karate in America | USAdojo.com
Kung-fu arrived in the U.S. with the first Chinese immigrants in the mid-19th century, but the growth of karate is largely owed to contact between.
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Two Cranes and Moon, undated - Princeton University Art Museum
A symbol of longevity, the crane (he 鶴) is also known as the "bird of the immortals" (xianqin 仙禽).Missing: folklore | Show results with:folklore
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[PDF] A Selected Illustrated Guide to Common Chinese Symbols
Crane (he 鶴) The crane is a symbol of longevity because it lives a long life and its white feathers represent old age. It also represents high military rank. ...
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Lakota Medicine Wheel: Sacred Circle of Life
South is the home of the animal people. The sacred color of the south is white and the messenger is the crane.
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[PDF] Basho: The Complete Haiku
Matsuo Basho stands today as Japan's most renowned writer, and one of the most revered. Yet despite his stature, Basho's complete haiku have.
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The shallows by Matsuo Bashō - Poem Analysis
'The shallows' by Matsuo Bashō is a beautiful, traditional haiku about a crane landing in cool, shallow water and the ripples it makes.
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The Broken Tower by Hart Crane - Poem Analysis
'The Broken Tower' by Hart Crane describes one speaker's transcendent quest to attain some measure of success and the frustrations he faces along the way.
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The True History Behind "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Oct 16, 2024 · “Sleepy Hollow has been influenced by Irving, and Irving by Sleepy Hollow. One legacy would not be the same without the other. Irving was a ...
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"Frasier" The Good Son (TV Episode 1993) - IMDb
Rating 8.5/10 (2,080) Psychiatrist Frasier Crane returns to his hometown of Seattle to host a radio talk show, but soon discovers he could use a shrink himself when his disabled ...
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Frasier (TV Series 2023–2024) - IMDb
Rating 6.8/10 (11,026) Frasier is off to a different city with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.Dr. Frasier Crane · Episode list · Full cast & crew · Jack Cutmore-Scott
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An Ichabod Crane With Backbone (but Can He Use an iPad?)
Sep 15, 2013 · The episode begins in 1781 as the turncoat Crane, slyly played by the British actor Tom Mison, is battling Redcoats during the Revolutionary War ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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The Simpsons: 15 Best Ever TV Show Parodies & Homages
Feb 13, 2016 · 6. Frasier. Seen in: Brother From Another Series (Season 8, Episode 16) With Frasier Crane himself among the cast, The Simpsons could ...
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Top 10 Ichabod Crane - IMDb
Johnny Depp played Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow (1999), and Tom Mison played him in the TV series Sleepy Hollow (2013-2017).Missing: notable | Show results with:notable
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2023: The Crane Wife - Fire Fish Films
The Crane Wife is a modern take on an old Japanese wives tale of the same name. In this period piece, a lonley dress maker is surprised one night by an ...
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AT&T Performing Arts Center - Facebook
Oct 15, 2025 · Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman in Ballet: 'Sleepy Hollow' at the John F. Kennedy Center...
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Ballet Review: 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' at The Ballet Theatre ...
Oct 22, 2016 · Alden Taylor played schoolteacher Ichabod Crane. The tall, dashing young man held his character well throughout the ballet. At times it looked ...
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Red-Crowned Crane a ballet bird of a different feather - Toronto Star
Nov 17, 2016 · Red-Crowned Crane a ballet bird of a different feather. Ballet from Wuxi Song and Dance Theatre conveys Chinese themes with a Canadian ...
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The Crane Wife 1 & 2 - YouTube
Aug 23, 2016 · Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group The Crane Wife 1 & 2 ... This song is legend, from every perspective; lyrics, vocals, music, ...
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The Crane - song and lyrics by Alan Silvestri - Spotify
Listen to The Crane on Spotify. Song · Alan Silvestri · 1989.
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Cranes | Spotify
British group Cranes are known for their haunting, otherworldly sound, distinguished by the curious, childlike vocals of singer Alison Shaw.
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The Crane Wives - The Well (Official Music Video) - YouTube
Dec 5, 2023 · Spotify called me out for being in the top 1% of The Crane Wives listeners in 2023, and I can't say I am surprised. The music you guys make ...Missing: bands | Show results with:bands
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Crane Simulator - Apps on Google Play
Rating 3.8 (1,163) · Free · AndroidIn this crane simulator game, you'll experience operating deck crane, mobile crane and tower crane to do different jobs in different place.
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VE GSIM Tower Crane Simulator on Steam
In stock Rating 2.5 (12) Mar 17, 2020 · A virtual reality tower crane simulator where you can experience the view and the height from the top of a tower crane inside the operators cabin.
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Crane Game | Board Game - BoardGameGeek
The card game has a theme centered around a crane machine and collecting prizes. The players take on different roles: Chief Officer, Crane Player, ...
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The History of Claw Machines - At The Pier Arcade
The first claw machines to be mass-produced hit the market in the 1920s. They were modeled to look like small steam shovels that were encased in glass and wood.
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https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/collection-highlight/cessna-crane/
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Cranedance | Wildlife Documentary | Full Movie | Bird Watching
May 16, 2024 · Observing a pair of sandhill cranes in their Michigan breeding ground leads to an emotional journey of discovery, advocacy, and connection ...
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Skyscraper Soundtrack - "The Crane" - Steve Jablonsky - YouTube
Jul 12, 2018 · "The Crane" was written and performed by Steve Jablonsky for the motion picture "Skyscraper"
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The Evolution of Ship Naming in the U.S. Navy
Jun 5, 2024 · This led him to select bird names as the name source for these new ships, and “F.D.R.” signed the General Order assigning names to the first 36 ...
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Crane (DD-109) - Naval History and Heritage Command
Apr 11, 2018 · Crane (Destroyer No. 109) was launched 4 July 1918 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., San Francisco, Calif.; sponsored by Mrs. M. McGuire; and commissioned 18 ...
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HMS Crane, sloop - Naval-History.net
The ship was laid down on 13th June 1941 and was launched on 9th November 1942 by Mrs Roberts on the same day as HM Sloop CHANTICLEER of this Class. She was the ...
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CRANE, Bulk Carrier - Details and current position - IMO 9441283
The vessel CRANE (IMO 9441283, MMSI 538003817) is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 (15 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands.Missing: 2020s | Show results with:2020s
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Cessna Crane - Canada Aviation and Space Museum - Ingenium
The Crane was developed as an inexpensive utility transport. In 1940 the RCAF ordered Cranes to supplement the Avro Anson for training pilots on twin-engine ...
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BCATP aircraft: the Cessna Crane - Royal Canadian Air Force
Apr 21, 2022 · Used primarily to provide multi-engine training for pilots destined to serve on bombers, the Crane was a successful BCATP aircraft and would continue in RCAF ...
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5 Interesting Features On The Cessna Crane - Simple Flying
Aug 29, 2024 · The Cessna Crane is a military variant of the Cessna T-50 light transport aircraft designed and developed by Cessna in the late 1930s.
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Aurora Flight Sciences begins manufacturing X-65 drone for DARPA
Jan 3, 2024 · X-65 has the potential to change the future of aircraft design,” Kevin Uleck, CRANE program director at Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing ...Missing: named | Show results with:named
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Swift Crane VTOL UAS
The Swift Crane UAS is a vertical takeoff and land turnkey solution. Utilizing patented X-blade Technology™, our transitional VTOL is up to 80% faster ...
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Crane Locomotives - Amberley Publishing
Jul 15, 2022 · The first cranes mounted on railway wheels were hand-operated, but by the mid-nineteenth century several builders had fitted steam engines ...
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Dübs Crane Tank 4101 - Foxfield Railway - YouTube
Dec 14, 2021 · Dübs & Company Works No 4101 0-4-0CT Built in 1901 for Shelton Iron & Steel Works Limited, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
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Andrew Barclay Works No 2127 Clyde Alloy Steel Co Crane Tank ...
Very few crane tanks were built after 1910, but in 1942 Andrew Barclay, Sons & Co revived one of their 19th century designs at the request of the Clyde ...
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Railway Systems | PALFINGER
PALFINGER railway cranes considerably expand the application range of these vehicles. They therefore make a significant contribution to the mechanisation of ...PKR RAILWAY CRANES · PALFINGER Railway Cranes · RAILWAY ACCESS...
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Large, Impressive, and Very Rare: the 1917 Simplex-Crane
Dec 30, 2019 · As the automobile's name suggests, Simplex-Crane resulted from the merger of two companies in 1914, the Simplex Automobile Company and the Crane ...
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1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 Touring - Heritage Museums & Gardens
The Simplex Automobile Company built costly, ultra-high quality automobiles, first from 1915-1919 and then again from 1922-1924.
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1915 Simplex-Crane Model 5 Sport Berline - Audrain Auto Museum
Apr 25, 2021 · Simplex-Crane produced some of the finest and most expensive automobiles of the time, with notable owners such as John Rockefeller and Frederick ...
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Crane Fishing Tackle - Glasgow Angling Centre
Crane Fishing Tackle at Glasgow Angling Centre Free shipping on all orders over £50 to UK mainland!<|control11|><|separator|>
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Crane Fishing Rod - 2-Piece Carbon Fiber Lure Rod - Fast Action
4.3 332 Discover crane fishing rods with carbon fiber strength and fast action for precise long casts. Ideal for freshwater, saltwater, and surf fishing.
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https://www.crane.com/about-us
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Fly fishing rod materials - through the years - Angling Active
Jan 12, 2024 · Here's an exploration of this evolution, from the early days of greenheart wood to the modern era of carbon fibre blanks.
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Crane Telescopic Power Action Beach 12ft Fishing Rod 4-6oz 100 ...
In stockIt's a beach rod with a 10oz casting weight. 4-6oz 100-150g Casting. I have used fishing wire to tie the rod to the wall to show the bend in the last couple ...
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Tips Set Up Position Basic Lesson: Master Teacher on YouTube Sifu ...
Mar 15, 2011 · ... golf swing, by using the crane stance as a basis for understanding how to establish good balance so you can deliver maximum power, distance ...
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CRANE NXT Trademark Application of Crane Co. - Serial Number ...
CRANE NXT is a trademark of Crane Co.. Filed in March 23 (2022), the CRANE NXT covers liquid synthetic resins for use in repairing the roofs of vehicles; ...
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Crane Co - List of Subsidiaries. - EX-21.1 - March 31, 2023 - Fintel
Mar 31, 2023 · Crane Aerospace, Inc. Delaware ; Crane Australia Pty. Ltd. Australia ; Crane Canada Co. Canada ; Crane ChemPharma & Energy Corp. Delaware ; Crane ...
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Crane Composites Inc.: details of the 37 owned trademarks
About 37 Trademarks found that are owned by Crane Composites Inc. · WEATHERGLAZE · Logo Mark · SILHOUETTE TRIMS · GLASBOND · CRYSTALITE · FILON · KEMLITE · KEMLITE.
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https://www.crane.com/about-us
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Crane & Co Incorporated: details of the 2 owned trademarks
About 2 Trademarks found that are owned by Crane & Co Incorporated · CRANEMAT · CRANEGLAS.Missing: subsidiaries | Show results with:subsidiaries
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About - John Crane
Founded in 1917, John Crane is one of the world's leading providers of engineered technology. We pioneer mission-critical products, services and solutions ...
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John Crane: a business of Smiths Group
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions that drive efficiency, safety and sustainability in large-scale ...
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Crane Worldwide Logistics: 3PL, Supply Chain & Global Logistics
As a full-service global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider, we offer both air and ocean freight supported by warehouse solutions.About Us · Locations · Crane Worldwide Logistics · Leadership Team
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Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC - Company Profile and News
INDUSTRY. Industrial Services ; SUB-INDUSTRY. Transportation & Logistics ; INCORPORATED. 06/17/2008 ; ADDRESS. 1500 Rankin Road Houston, TX 77073 United States ...