Tranan - Motala, Sweden
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N 58° 31.979 E 015° 02.531
33V E 502456 N 6488051
The sculpture of the crane can be seen near the port of Motala
Waymark Code: WM15690
Location: Östergötland, Sweden
Date Posted: 10/24/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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In the 1950s, several sculptures were erected in Motala. The crane is one of them and can be seen near Motala port.
It is made of iron by the artist Jussi Mäntinen. The crane is located on top of a high granite pedestal.




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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Tranen

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jussi Mäntinen

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1954

Materials used: iron / granite

Location: The guest area in Motala harbor
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