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Opening the flood gates JLP01_08_099148
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the dry dock at Graythorp during the flooding of the basin, with a team of people watching from the dock gates above.
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 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 24058922
Filename: jlp01_08_099148.jpg
Size: 6508 x 5095 (5.1MB)
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
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This print titled "Opening the flood gates" takes us back to the 1970s and showcases a significant moment in marine engineering history. The image captures the dry dock at Graythorp, Hartlepool during a flooding event, with a group of people observing from above. In this era, Laing Pipelines Offshore undertook an ambitious project to construct the Graythorp fabrication yard and dry dock on the grounds of the old William Gray Shipyard. This particular dry dock played a crucial role in building fixed platform North Sea drilling rigs for BP's North Sea Oil Project. The photograph provides a glimpse into one of the key milestones in this venture. It was taken during Graythorp I's christening ceremony on June 4th, followed by its launch on Saturday, June 29th, 1974. After its grand send-off, Graythorp I embarked on an epic journey towards Forties Field located approximately 250 miles away. The image not only highlights the impressive scale of marine engineering works but also evokes a sense of awe as we witness nature's power through the flooded basin. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in conquering challenging environments for progress and innovation. With its historical significance and visual appeal, this print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon our industrial past while appreciating how far we have come in shaping our world today.
