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Photograph of first oil from Piper Alpha
Photograph of first oil from Piper Alpha
Photograph of first oil from Piper Alpha
Photograph of first oil from Piper Alpha

Photograph of first oil from Piper Alpha

Associated
Date1976
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumcolour photograph
ClassificationsNorth Sea Oil and Gas Industries
Dimensions17.5 x 12.5cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS077384
About MeThis is a photograph of a perfume bottle containing the first oil pumped from Piper Alpha. It was a common practice for the crews on the platforms to make 'unnofficial' souvenirs amidst the excitement of the offshore work.
Photograph of Perfume Bottle filled with First Oil from Piper Alpha Platform
Photograph of Perfume Bottle filled with First Oil from Piper Alpha Platform
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1990
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Image Not Available for Piper Alpha Sweatshirt
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