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Cranes JLP01_08_096482
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the construction of an oil platform at Graythorp, showing cranes around the emerging structure.
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. By 1972, one thousand men were working on site to build a tubular structure which would support a drilling rig in the North Sea destined for the Forties Oilfield. The cranes on site at Graythorp included two 509 Revolver cranes, capable of lifting 813 tonnes, and six Manitowoc cranes imported from America
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Media ID 24058916
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Construction Crane Dry Dock Engineering Industry Marine Engineering Works
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Cranes JLP01_08_096482" by Historic England Archive. This captivating image, captured by Joh from Historic England, takes you back in time to Graythorp, Hartlepool. Witness the construction of an oil platform in progress with an intriguing array of cranes surrounding the emerging structure. Bring the history of engineering and industry into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print from the Media Storehouse collection. A perfect addition to any wall space, this print is sure to ignite conversations and inspire wonder. Authentically reproduced for lasting beauty and vibrancy.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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This photo print, titled "Cranes JLP01_08_096482" offers a glimpse into the construction of an oil platform at Graythorp in Hartlepool. The image showcases the immense scale of the project, with cranes towering over the emerging structure. In the early 1970s, Laing Pipelines Offshore undertook the ambitious task of creating a fabrication yard and dry dock on the site where William Gray Shipyard once stood. This facility became instrumental in constructing fixed platform North Sea drilling rigs for BP's North Sea Oil Project. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in this endeavor as one thousand skilled workers toiled diligently to build a tubular structure that would support a drilling rig destined for the Forties Oilfield. The cranes featured in this snapshot are nothing short of engineering marvels. Two 509 Revolver cranes, boasting an impressive lifting capacity of 813 tonnes each, stand prominently amidst six Manitowoc cranes imported from America. These colossal machines were essential in maneuvering heavy materials and equipment during construction. This remarkable image not only highlights significant advancements made by marine engineers but also pays homage to their unwavering dedication and expertise. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance within an industry driven by innovation and progress.
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