Historical information
Demonstrates that gas and oil exploration has been occurring for at least 50 years. This records an incident involving an oil rig becoming detached and drifting on the rocks near Peterborough.
Significance
Significant as it records an incident involving an oil rig becoming detached and drifting on the rocks near Peterborough. This was quite an event, and an eyewitness recalls how high and startlingly close the lights of the drifting rig appeared to be to the town. In daylight the rescue of the rig was an entertainment for the residents and holidaymakers.
Physical description
Photocopy of a two column article about an incident involving an oil rig.
