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Framed Print : Erecting a crane JLP01_10_01067
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Erecting a crane JLP01_10_01067
Graythorp, Hartlepool. The foundation tub for a second 509 Revolver crane being lifted on to a gantry 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. 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 24058964
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Construction Crane Dry Dock Industry Marine Engineering Works Oil Industry Heavy Industry
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Framed Prints collection from Media Storehouse: "Erecting a crane JLP01_10_01067" by Historic England Archive. This captivating photograph, taken by Joh from Historic England, transports you back to the early 1970s and the bustling Graythorp fabrication site. Witness the moment as a foundation tub for a 509 Revolver crane is expertly lifted onto a gantry, a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the industrial past with every glance. Order your framed print today and experience the timeless allure of this iconic image.
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 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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 significant moment in the construction of the Graythorp fabrication yard and dry dock in Hartlepool. The image showcases the precise and intricate process of erecting a crane, specifically the foundation tub for a second 509 Revolver crane. As it is lifted onto a gantry, one can almost feel the weight and magnitude of this crucial component. During the early 1970s, Laing Pipelines Offshore undertook an ambitious project to construct this facility on the grounds of the old William Gray Shipyard. This site would play a vital role in supporting offshore drilling operations for BP's North Sea Oil Project. With over one thousand men tirelessly working on-site, they built an impressive tubular structure that would serve as a sturdy foundation for drilling rigs destined for Forties Oilfield. The cranes featured at Graythorp were truly remarkable pieces of engineering marvel. Alongside two powerful 509 Revolver cranes capable of lifting an astonishing 813 tonnes each, six Manitowoc cranes imported from America also stood tall on this industrial landscape. This photograph not only highlights the immense scale and complexity involved in constructing such facilities but also pays homage to those who dedicated their skills and hard work to make it all possible. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity within heavy industry and marine engineering works during that era.
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