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Platform substructure JLP01_11_38577_06
Filename: jlp01_11_38577_06.jpg
Size: 5246 x 5320 (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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Platform substructure JLP01_11_38577_06
Graythorp, Hartlepool. A view of the Ravenspurn North concrete gravity substructure, seen during the float out from Graythorp, with tugs towing the structure into the Seaton Channel.
Following the float out from the dry dock at Graythorp, the Ravenspurn North concrete substructure was towed to the northern end of the Ravenspurn Gas Field in the North Sea, east of the River Humber
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Media ID 24058974
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1980s Coastal Dry Dock Gas Supply Industry Marine Engineering
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This print captures a significant moment in marine engineering history. The image showcases the impressive platform substructure JLP01_11_38577_06, also known as Ravenspurn North, during its float out from Graythorp in Hartlepool. As the concrete gravity substructure emerges from dry dock, it is accompanied by powerful tugs that guide it into the Seaton Channel. The Ravenspurn North substructure played a crucial role in supplying gas to the region during the 1980s. After leaving Graythorp, this colossal structure embarked on an extraordinary journey towards its final destination at the northern end of the Ravenspurn Gas Field in the vast expanse of the North Sea, situated east of River Humber. This photograph not only highlights remarkable engineering prowess but also emphasizes coastal industry and its impact on local communities. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to harness natural resources for societal progress. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this image offers us a glimpse into our industrial past and reminds us of how far we have come since then. Let it serve as a reminder of our ability to shape our environment while respecting its delicate balance – an enduring legacy for future generations.
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