[Photograph] Basrah Petroleum Co's £22 million Enterprise, Deep Water Terminal Completed in Arabian Gulf (Negative No. BW0.160)

Photographic and Printing Department, Iraq Petroleum Company

Published by Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC), (London), 1962

About this Item

Original b/w photo 26x21cm, with ink stamps and printed caption to the verso. Very good, lightly worn. This was issued by IPC's Photographic & Printing Dept with their stamp to the verso. The caption, dated 16 May 1962, states: "This unique marine structure, built for the Basrah Petroleum Co. at a cost of £22 million is 1300ft. long and 240 ft. wide and stands in 80 ft. of water. The terminal can accommodate two Super Tankers simultaneously". This photo was acquired by the Daily Telegraph for its Picture Library, with their "Received May 1962" stamp. Seller Inventory # 4803

Bibliographic Details

Title: [Photograph] Basrah Petroleum Co's £22 ...

Publisher: Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC), (London)

Publication Date: 1962

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good