Pipeline Through the Fens (1968) - extract
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Uploaded by BFIfilms on May 14, 2010
This striking documentary focuses on the construction of the hidden conduit for North Sea gas lurking under the picturesque Norfolk fenland. 'Pipeline Through the Fens' was filmed during the 12 weeks in 1968 it took to lay 43 miles of pipeline under the county.
The film (made on behalf of The Gas Council) focuses on the considerable engineering achievement involved in linking sections of pipe (each one 40 feet long, 36 inches wide and weighing 4.5 tons) and burying them 9ft below the surface. The workers scrupulous care is understandable - you really wouldn't want to be trying to find a leak later on! (Emma Bonsall)
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3 x 36" Butts an hour guys, thats what i call HUSTLE!!!
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wow simply amazing..
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Best
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hey thats me
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All the way like how ppe wasn't used, I wish it was still that way...
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Awesome!
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I'm a welder and I like it when they protect that weld <3
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Thanks alot to whoever posted this,, great video and very educational
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I cannot believe how people find this stuff and restore it, it is truly amazing technology we have today :)
Also 10 for this film. :D
UnrealFreakz 1 year ago 7
today's pipeline welder's need to look at this video and learn somthing. it's not all about pretty truks and pretty welders. from Augie 40 year vetran. beautifull video thank you for shering.
avila0894 9 months ago 3