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Colour Photograph Showing The Semi-Sub Rig 'Nordraug' At The Brent Alpha Oil Platform
Colour Photograph Showing The Semi-Sub Rig 'Nordraug' At The Brent Alpha Oil Platform
Colour Photograph Showing The Semi-Sub Rig 'Nordraug' At The Brent Alpha Oil Platform
Colour Photograph Showing The Semi-Sub Rig 'Nordraug' At The Brent Alpha Oil Platform

Colour Photograph Showing The Semi-Sub Rig 'Nordraug' At The Brent Alpha Oil Platform

Photographer
Associated (North Sea, Scotland, 1976 - 2020)
Date28-Feb-1978
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsNorth Sea Oil and Gas Industries
DimensionsOverall: Height: 8.8 cm, Width: 10.8 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1999 by Mrs Lemmon.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS038751
Keywords
About MeBrent Alpha was the second of four platforms installed to exploit the Brent oilfield. It was an all steel platform.This image shows Brent Alpha only 2 years after its installation. It is taken from the deck of a supply vessel. The semi sunmersible platform behind Brent Alpha is the Nordraug he drilling platform which acted also as a base for shuttle flights in the Brent area in the 1970's.