Sundew (dragline)

Sundew (dragline)
The dragline W1400 N2 (similar to Sundew) which operated at Corby Steelworks at the same time as Sundew prior to being scrapped.
Class overview
NameW1400 Sundew (1957-1987)
BuildersRansomes & Rapier
Operators United Kingdom
In service1957-1980
Planned4[1]
Completed4[1]
Retired4[1]
History
United Kingdom
NameSundew
BuilderRansomes & Rapier
Launched1957
Christened1957
Commissioned1957
Fate
  • Retired in July 4, 1980
  • Scrapped in January 1987
General characteristics
Class and typeType W1400-series Dragline excavator
Tonnage1,702 t (1,675 long tons)
Length86 metres (282 ft)
Propulsion2x hydraulically driven walker feet
Speed0.1 mph or 0.16 km/h
CapacityBlade capacity: 27 long tons (27 t)
Complement5

Sundew was a large electrically powered dragline excavator used in mining operations in Rutland and Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom. It was the lead ship of a series of four Type W1400-series dragline excavators.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Corby Ironstone Quarry Memories: The Giant Walking Draglines". Rocks By Rail.