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Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188E
Filename: jlp01_08_093188e.jpg
Size: 6585 x 5254 (5.2MB)
Date: 15th November 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Graythorp basin JLP01_08_093188E
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view over the basin at Graythorp, showing in situ fabrication being carried out on the flotation tanks for an oil platform.
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 24058888
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Construction Dry Dock Engineering Industry Marine Engineering Works Oil Industry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the bustling Graythorp basin in Hartlepool during the 1970s. The image showcases the impressive in situ fabrication taking place on flotation tanks for an oil platform, a testament to the ingenuity and expertise of Laing Pipelines Offshore. In this era, when offshore drilling was booming in the North Sea, Laing Pipelines Offshore established the Graythorp fabrication yard and dry dock on the grounds of the former William Gray Shipyard. This strategic move allowed them to construct fixed platform drilling rigs for BP's ambitious North Sea Oil Project. The photograph offers a glimpse into this thriving industry as it shows over one thousand dedicated workers laboring tirelessly to build a tubular structure that would support a drilling rig destined for Forties Oilfield. Their dedication and skill are evident as they meticulously craft each component with precision. The image also highlights how marine engineering works were at their peak during this time, showcasing not only construction but also various aspects of engineering involved in creating these massive structures. It serves as a reminder of how crucial these industries were to fueling economic growth and technological advancements during that period. Overall, this print is not just an artistic representation but also a historical document capturing an important chapter in Britain's industrial heritage.
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