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Framed Print : Measuring tubes JLP01_08_093174
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Measuring tubes JLP01_08_093174
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A team of Laing workers measuring a large metal tube in one of the welding huts 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
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Media ID 24058872
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Engineering Industry Marine Engineering Works People Work
12"x10" Modern Frame
Discover the captivating history of Laing Pipelines Offshore's Graythorp fabrication with our exclusive Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Historic England Archive. This striking image, copyrighted by Historic England and featuring the iconic "Measuring tubes JLP01_08_093174," showcases a team of Laing workers meticulously measuring a large metal tube in one of the welding huts at Graythorp. Transport yourself back to the early 1970s and be a part of the rich industrial heritage of Hartlepool. Let this beautiful piece of history become a conversation starter and a source of inspiration in your home or office. Order your Framed Print today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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 history of marine engineering. The image showcases a team of dedicated Laing workers diligently measuring a large metal tube inside one of the welding huts at Graythorp, Hartlepool. Taken in the early 1970s, this photograph symbolizes the remarkable efforts undertaken by Laing Pipelines Offshore during that era. They constructed the Graythorp fabrication yard and dry dock on the grounds where William Gray Shipyard once stood. This transformation allowed for the creation of an essential dry dock used for constructing fixed platform North Sea drilling rigs as part of BP's ambitious North Sea Oil Project. The sheer scale of this endeavor is evident from this snapshot, with over one thousand men working tirelessly to build a tubular structure that would ultimately support a drilling rig destined for the Forties Oilfield in the North Sea. The atmosphere within this fabrication shed exudes determination and expertise as these skilled individuals meticulously measure every aspect of this colossal metal tube. Their dedication to precision highlights their commitment to excellence in their craft. This print serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an homage to those who played pivotal roles in shaping Britain's offshore oil industry during its formative years.
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