The Titan Crane began operations at the Port of La Luz in 1935. Built by the British company Jessops & Appleby Brothers, this impressive steel structure was the fourth and final crane of its kind to be installed in the port, following three similar cranes that had been used during earlier phases of the harbour’s expansion.

Its first major assignment was the construction of the Virgen del Pino Wharf, an area now occupied by the Naval Base. It later played a key role in several significant infrastructure projects, including the extension of La Luz Wharf (now known as Muelle Grande) and the construction of the first section of the Reina Sofía Breakwater.

Among its most notable features were its ability to lift loads of up to 90 tonnes and its 12.59-metre-long jib. The crane moved along metal rails similar to railway tracks, which limited its mobility but not its effectiveness. For decades, it was an essential piece of equipment for handling heavy industrial machinery, large vessels, and even seaplanes arriving at the port.

After nearly four decades of service, the crane was taken out of operation in 1974 and dismantled the following year. In 2009, following a restoration project, it was reinstalled in Plaza de Canarias, next to Santa Catalina Park, where it remains as a symbol of the city’s industrial heritage and a tribute to the workers who contributed to the development of the Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.