Belfast's Titanic shipyard undergoing major resurgence for first time in more decades

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Belfast's iconic yellow gantry cranes are returning to regular service for the first time in over two decades.Samson and Goliath are being reactivated as Harland & Wolff, the historic shipbuilder that constructed the Titanic, re-enters the warship market for nearly £160million.Peter Rusk, programme manager, explained how the yard is being modernised.He told the Telegraph: "We haven't used Goliath for years." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Rusk added: "It needs this investment, needs this overhaul.

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And Samson and Goliath, they're iconic for Belfast."The first to be reactivated will be the crane that stands furthest from the water, Goliath, which will come online in September.If successful, Samson will be brought back to life.Navantia UK is the new owner and financial engine driving the reopening and modernisation of the Belfast shipyard.The massive injection of work comes from a multi-billion pound contract to build three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels for the Royal Navy.These...

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