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Artifact

Derricks and Pipelines in Burma (Myanmar)

Description

  • Several oil derricks are shown in the Yenangyaung oil field in Burma (modern Myanmar). 

  • A narrow wooden bridge supports a pipeline. 

  • To the left, two steel storage tanks are shown. The stacks poking up behind them belong to steam boilers, used to power the pumping and drilling equipment. 

Background Information

  • Many International Drillers worked at the Yenangyaung Oil Field in Burma (modern Myanmar), including William Gillespie, and Arthur Brown who played a role in destroying the field during the Second World War. 

Map Location

Latitude: 20° 28' 20.636" N
Longitude: 94° 52' 55.25" E

Date

Unknown

Dimensions

inches
Length:
8.0
Height:
5.8

Events, Places, People

  • Yenangyaung, Myanmar

Originating Location

Asia›Myanmar

Subject

  • A photo of a group of wooden oil derricks. There is a narrow bridge in the foreground supporting a pipe. There is a cylindrical storage tank on the left with steam boiler stacks sticking up behind it.

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