United Kingdom-1970: Phillips Petroleum Company Oil Rig In The Ocean Being

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Year1970
Decade1970s
LocationUnited Kingdom
Duration5s
Price$149 USD

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Phillips Petroleum Company Oil Rig In The Ocean Being — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1970, this archival footage captures Phillips Petroleum Co.'s Odeco 'Ocean Viking' offshore oil rig in the United Kingdom. The clip features a close-up of the rig's sign with Phillips 66 branding, followed by wide shots of the massive steel structure rising from the ocean. The deep blue water and industrial framework are rendered in the distinct color palette of vintage home movie film, with visible grain and a slightly faded quality. This authentic 1970s industrial scene offers a nostalgic look at mid-century energy technology and offshore operations.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 125011860

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip. Review the flags below for your editorial context.

People visible: No
Logos / trademarks: Yes
Audible music: No

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Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1970 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location: United Kingdom Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1970s documentary edits needing offshore petroleum infrastructure, industrial energy operations, or United Kingdom maritime engineering cutaways.
Period detail: The Phillips Petroleum Co., Phillips 66, ODECO, and Ocean Viking signage may show a 1970s offshore drilling context supported by the clip metadata.
Home-movie behavior: The camera observes the rig from a nearby platform or vessel, giving the footage a practical visitor-shot view rather than a staged industrial film setup.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include rig signage, Phillips 66 shields, steel truss structure, platform legs, railings, blue ocean, open sky, and dark film-frame edges.
Film character: The 8mm scan has saturated blue tones, visible grain, mild softness, exposure variation, and gate-edge shadows that support its home-movie archival texture.
Edit role: An editor could use this as an establishing insert, industrial cutaway, energy-history transition, or brief visual reference to offshore drilling infrastructure.
Historical context: The clip visually places corporate oil branding and offshore steel construction within a maritime industrial setting without documenting specific operations or workers.
Research note: Visible Phillips, Phillips 66, ODECO, and Ocean Viking markings require brand and identification review; copyright, trademark, and property considerations remain separate.
Research search match: Matches searches for 1970s 8mm offshore oil rig footage, Phillips Petroleum Ocean Viking, United Kingdom petroleum platform, and vintage industrial energy film.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with same-reel industrial or maritime shots, then United Kingdom 1970 material, then broader offshore oil, petroleum, or energy-infrastructure footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

1970 United Kingdom 8mm frame showing Phillips Petroleum Co., ODECO, and Ocean Viking signage on an offshore rig structure. — Phillips Petroleum Co. and Ocean Viking signage mounted on the rig structure.

1970 United Kingdom frame with branded Ocean Viking rig signage, steel supports, railings, and water visible behind the platform. — Branded Ocean Viking sign seen through the 8mm film frame edge.

1970 United Kingdom 8mm view of offshore platform legs, a partial Ocean Viking sign, cables, and surrounding blue sea. — Platform legs and partial rig signage above the ocean surface.

1970 United Kingdom frame showing the steel tower of an offshore oil rig against blue sky, with 8mm film-edge shadows. — Steel rig tower framed against the sky in a vintage 8mm shot.

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