Gin Pole Lift
This page is in memory of Mr. Leon Hess
Mr. Hess died Friday, May 7, 1999 at the age of 85.
This lift was observed by Mr. Hess.
![]() Please excuse the poor quality photo. Like me, it's been around awhile. Before all of the high capacity cranes (over 300 tons) existed, we used to make the heavy lifts with Gin Poles. Contractor: Litwin Corporation Project: Hess Oil Refinery expansion Master Mechanic: Doyle Peeks Assistant Master Mechanic: Orville Liburd 9/29/99: Orville called me today from Nevis. It was the first time I've heard from him since 1974. Orville is one of the best crane men I've been previlidged to know. Thanks for the call Orville, you made my day. Rigging Superintendent: George Simone, deceased Gin Pole Lift By: Westheimer Heavy Rigging, Houston, Texas Supervised by: Blackie Ramsey, deceased Supervised by: Bud Kirkland, deceased Equipment Operators Supervised by: Doyle Peeks |