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Framed Print : Oil rig in dry dock JLP01_08_098940
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Oil rig in dry dock JLP01_08_098940
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A bird s-eye view of the oil platform Graythorp I lying on its side in the dry dock basin at Graythorp.
In the early 1970s Laing Pipelines Offshore constructed the Graythorp fabrication yard and dry dock on the site of the old William Gray Shipyard. The company created a dry dock which was used for the construction of fixed platform North Sea drilling rigs for the BP North Sea Oil Project. Graythorp I had its christening ceremony on June 4th and was launched on Saturday 29th June 1974, heading off for the Forties Oil Field 250 miles away
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Media ID 24058920
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Dry Dock Marine Engineering Works Oil Rig
12"x10" Modern Frame
Discover the captivating history of the North Sea oil industry with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This stunning bird's-eye view, captured by Historic England Archive and expertly framed by us, showcases the oil rig "Graythorp I" in dry dock at Graythorp, Hartlepool. Witness the intricate details of this industrial marvel as it lies on its side, waiting for its next journey out to sea. A perfect addition to any office or home, this framed print is a unique tribute to the rich maritime heritage of the UK. Bring a piece of history into your space with Media Storehouse Framed Prints.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a remarkable moment in marine engineering history. The image showcases the impressive sight of the oil rig Graythorp I lying on its side in the dry dock basin at Graythorp, Hartlepool. From this bird's-eye view, one can truly appreciate the scale and complexity of this massive structure. The photograph takes us back to the early 1970s when Laing Pipelines Offshore undertook an ambitious project to construct a fabrication yard and dry dock on the site of the old William Gray Shipyard. This facility played a crucial role in supporting BP's North Sea Oil Project by constructing fixed platform drilling rigs. Graythorp I, featured prominently in this picture, had its christening ceremony on June 4th before being launched on Saturday 29th June 1974. It embarked on a long journey towards the Forties Oil Field located approximately 250 miles away. This image not only highlights the ingenuity and expertise involved in building such colossal structures but also serves as a testament to human determination and innovation within marine engineering during that era. Thanks to Historic England Archive for preserving this invaluable piece of history, allowing us to marvel at these extraordinary feats accomplished decades ago.
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