Ensco 92

Ensco 92

Image Details

Title Ensco 92
Reference Number STH0001023
Photographer Bardwell Keith
Town or Village South Shields
Date
Original Format Colour photograph
Period 2000 Onwards
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Ensco drilling rig was launched in 1992. It was built in McNulty's
quay in South Shields not far from Market Dock. The photograph shows
the rig floating along the Tyne soon after its construction.  North
Shields can be seen behind the rig. The picture shows the rig with a
partial view sailing off down the Tyne and out to sea. The rig is
seen docked in McNulty's further down from the view of Captain's
Wharf.