"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Crane: an often horizontal projection swinging about a vertical
axis:
as a : a machine for raising, shifting, and lowering heavy
weights by
means of a projecting swinging arm or with the hoisting
apparatus
supported on an overhead track


So pretty much all overhead lifting mechanisms fall in the
crane arena.
However, in any boat yard a travellift crane is know to be a
crane.


Right you are, Bob. I knew you were smarter than commode joe.

SBV