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Artifact

First Well, Venezuela

Description

  • A group of local people gathers at the site of the first oil well in Venezuela which was started in 1913 and produced oil in 1914. 
  • Four International Drillers stand under the thatched derrick.
  • Drilling crew consisted of George Rawlings, Frank Racher, Andy Wolsey, and George W. Brake, the superintendent of drilling. 

Background Information

Map Location

Latitude: 9° 48' 53.302" N
Longitude: 70° 55' 54.484" W

Date

1914

Dimensions

inches
Length:
8.0
Height:
6.3

Events, Places, People

  • George Rawlings
  • Frank Racher
  • Andy Wolsey
  • George W. Brake
  • Venezuela

Originating Location

South AmericaVenezuela