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Artifact

Oil Rig in Egypt

Description

  • International Drillers, dressed in white, stand at the base of an oil drilling rig in Hurghada, Egypt. A pile of casing sits next to the derrick. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Ross Dyke who worked in Egypt from 1920 until 1925. 

Map Location

Latitude: 27° 15' 29.736" N
Longitude: 33° 48' 14.861" E

Date

1920-1925

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.3
Height:
5.6

Events, Places, People

  • Ross Dyke
  • Hurghada, Egypt

Originating Location

Africa›Egypt

Subject

  • A group of people stand at the base of an oil rig with a platform at the top. The bottom part of the rig is covered with sheets of metal. There is a pile of casing off to the right side.

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