Well I seem to have started something this morning!
But the UP SIDE is two extra Yard Pictures from Ron. GREAT!
Two of the answer's are in the background of Ron's first picture. It would appear that "The Titans" were used extensively to load and transport Engine Parts and Boilers to the Yards. However Hawthorn's also had an 80 Ton Sheerlegs which may have been removed by the time the Turners Picture was taken.
To get some idea of the weights involved, the SS CANADIAN had the largest engine supplied by the St Peters works and the combined tonnage of Boilers and Engine was 1,035 tons.
The smallest set for the twin screw tug ACTIVE was 167 tons.
All engines would be assembled in the Works then run to make sure all was well. They would then be dismantled and fitted bit by bit into the Hull whilst fitting out took place using the Titan.
The position of the 80 Ton was at the bottom of the yard by the "Tower" which can be seen in the first picture.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.