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Cutting tubes JLP01_08_093175
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Cutting tubes JLP01_08_093175
Graythorp, Hartlepool. Two Laing workers at Graythorp watching a precision tool cutting through a large metal tube.
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 24058874
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Engineering Industry Marine Engineering Works People Work
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This photo print, titled "Cutting tubes JLP01_08_093175" takes us back to the early 1970s at Graythorp in Hartlepool. Two dedicated Laing workers are depicted with their eyes fixed on a precision tool as it skillfully cuts through a massive metal tube. The atmosphere is one of intense focus and determination, showcasing the expertise required in marine engineering works. During this era, Laing Pipelines Offshore embarked on an ambitious project to construct the Graythorp fabrication yard and dry dock on the grounds of the former William Gray Shipyard. This particular dry dock played a crucial role in building fixed platform North Sea drilling rigs for BP's monumental North Sea Oil Project. As we delve deeper into history, we learn that these structures were destined for deployment in the Forties Oilfield. The significance of this image lies not only in its portrayal of diligent workers but also in its representation of an industry that shaped communities and economies during this time period. With over one thousand men laboring tirelessly at Graythorp, it becomes evident just how vital these projects were for employment opportunities and regional development. Preserved by A© Historic England Archive, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance within the realm of engineering. It reminds us of our capacity to conquer challenges while leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to impact our world today.
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