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Measuring tubes JLP01_08_093174
Filename: jlp01_08_093174.jpg
Size: 5228 x 5258 (3.7MB)
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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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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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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