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Photographic Print : Oil rig Dixilyn Field 97, 110 miles off Lands End, Cornwall
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Oil rig Dixilyn Field 97, 110 miles off Lands End, Cornwall
Oil rig Dixilyn Field 97, 110 miles off Lands End, Cornwall, with a supply boat in the foreground. DF97 was formally known as the Venture 2, a drilling rig with a fixed 12-man saturation dive system on-board, owned by an American company that worked out of Aberdeen called I U C (International Underwater Construction). Date: circa 1983
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Calm Cornish Drilling Ironwork Lands Pillars Supply Technology
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the majesty of the sea and the engineering marvel that is the Oil Rig Dixilyn Field 97, captured in this stunning photograph from Media Storehouse. Located 110 miles off the coast of Lands End, Cornwall, this rig stands as a testament to human innovation and perseverance. With a supply boat gracefully navigating the waters in the foreground, this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online invites you to explore the vast expanse of the ocean and the industry that thrives within it. Bring this breathtaking view into your home or office and add a touch of adventure to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, the majestic Oil Rig Dixilyn Field 97 stands proudly against the tranquil backdrop of the Cornish Sea, 110 miles off Lands End. Once known as the Venture 2, this drilling rig, owned by the American company I U C (International Underwater Construction) based in Aberdeen, was a technological marvel of the 1970s. With a fixed 12-man saturation dive system onboard, DF97 was a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of energy resources. The rig's towering structure, with its intricate network of pillars and ironwork, appears both imposing and delicate against the calm, turquoise waters. The towering tower, a symbol of industrial prowess, reaches for the heavens, while the supply boat in the foreground, with its distinctive orange hull, provides a sense of scale and contrast. The image transports us back to the 1970s, a time when the world's focus was on harnessing the power of the sea and the earth. The Cornish waters, once a place of serenity and natural beauty, were transformed into a bustling hub of activity, with rigs like Dixilyn Field 97 pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Despite the industrial nature of the scene, there is a sense of harmony between the rig and the sea. The calm waters reflect the rig's towering silhouette, creating a striking contrast between the stillness of the sea and the dynamism of the rig. This photograph is a reminder of the interconnectedness of human progress and the natural world, and the awe-inspiring power of both. The photograph, taken circa 1983, captures a moment in time when the Cornish coastline was forever changed by the arrival of the oil industry. It is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the future seemed limitless, and the possibilities of human innovation seemed boundless.
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