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Oil rig in dry dock JLP01_08_099151
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the oil platform Graythorp I lying in the dry dock at Graythorp during the flooding of the basin.
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. Graythorp I had its christening ceremony on June 4th and was launched on Saturday 29th June 1974, heading off for the Forties Oil Field 250 miles away. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Media ID 24058924
Filename: jlp01_08_099151.jpg
Size: 6500 x 5102 (4.6MB)
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/
1970s Dry Dock Marine Engineering Works Oil Rig
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of marine engineering. The image showcases the oil rig Graythorp I, lying gracefully in dry dock at Graythorp during the flooding of the basin. This particular scene dates back to the early 1970s when Laing Pipelines Offshore undertook an ambitious project to construct a fabrication yard and dry dock on the grounds of the old William Gray Shipyard. The construction of this dry dock was instrumental in facilitating the creation of fixed platform North Sea drilling rigs for BP's North Sea Oil Project. On June 4th, amidst great anticipation and excitement, Graythorp I had its christening ceremony before being launched on Saturday, June 29th, 1974. Its destination? The Forties Oil Field located approximately 250 miles away. This photograph not only highlights remarkable engineering feats but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. It is a reminder that progress often requires bold vision and unwavering determination. As we gaze upon this image captured by A© Historic England Archive, we are transported back to an era where innovation thrived and new frontiers were conquered. Let us cherish these remnants from our past as they continue to inspire future generations in their pursuit of greatness within marine engineering works.
