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British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1974/16: Irish Sea, St Georges Channel: Gamma Spectrometry (23/Apr/1974 to 10/May/1974)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical survey took place in April/May 1974 in the Irish Sea, Lyme Bay and St. Georges's Channel area on board the RRS John Murray. The purpose was to collect data as part of the UK regional mapping programme in conjunction with IGS Applied Geochemistry Unit. A total of 1033 km of data were collected. Sea floor data were collected using an echo-sounder and a transit sonar. Towed gamma spectrometer. Subsurface data were gathered using a sparker. Analogue data were collected and paper records were generated. Sea-bed samples and cores were collected using shipek grab and cone dredge. The data are archived by BGS. Navigation: Decca. These data are archived by BGS. See BODC cruise inventory JM6/74 for info.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1974/15: North of Shetland (13/06/1974 to 11/07/1974)

This geophysical survey has been carried out by, Hydrographic Department of the Ministry of Defence in cooperation with Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS), the survey took place from June to July 1974 in the northern North Sea on board the HMS Hecla. These purpose was to collect data as a pilot survey in areas of special interest to the Department of Energy and augment existing IGS seismic surveys. Sea floor data were collected using Echo Sounder. Gravimeter and Magnetometer equipment were also used. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1974.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Geophysical Survey 1974/13: Lizard and SW Approaches (05/05/1974 to 06/09/1974)

This geophysical survey has been carried out by, Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) for Department of Energy, the survey took place from May to September 1974 in the western English Channel on board the HMS Hecate. The purpose was to collect data to link deep seismic information to the outcrop geology. Sea floor data were collected using Echo Sounder, Gravimeter, Magnetometer, Sidescan Sonar. Sub-bottom profiling data were collected using Sparker. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1974.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1974/1: Irish Sea and West of Scotland (02/07/1974 to 06/07/1974)

Report: McQuillin, R. 1974. Irish Sea and West of Scotland additional geophysics. MGU Project 74/01. (IGS Report No 47) Navigation: Decca Main Chain. Equipment: Bolt Airgun, Barringer Magnetometer, ORE Pinger, EG&G 9 element array, Kelvin Hughes Transit Sonar MS 47 and Huntec recorder. No information on gravimeter or refraction equipment.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1973/WH/13: North West Scotland and Malin Sea (20/06/1973 to 24/07/1973)

This marine geophysical and sampling survey comprised two legs (Cruise CSU II 73/WH/13, Legs 1 and 2) and formed part of the British Geological Survey (BGS) regional mapping project. It was undertaken from June to July 1973 in the Sea of the Hebrides, Malin Sea, West of Orkney and Irish Sea area using the MV Whitethorn. The main purpose was to obtain boreholes to prove the extent of the geology, standby work included 1) Sediment sampling in sea lochs in conjunction with Edinburgh University 2) Shallow seismic profiling in sea lochs to determine sediment distribution. 3) sediment sampling, current meter and shallow geophysics in conjunction iwth University College London. Sea-bed samples and cores were collected using Gravity corer, Vibrocorer and Wireline drilling. Geophysical lines run included Pinger, sparker and sidescan sonar equipment. Position fixing during the cruise was Main Chain Decca for standard sampling and geophysical lines and Decca RM 729 Alpine Radar Ranger for boreholes. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Technical Report WB/MI/74/18.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1974/2: North Sea, south Forties (21/Jul/1974 to 21/Jul/1974)

This sampling survey has been carried out by British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in July 1974 in the North Sea, south Forties area on board the MV Briarthorn. The purpose was to collect data as part of a pockmark study in conjunction with geophysical survey 1974/BR/2. Sample data were collected using gravity corer. Bad weather disrupted the survey and only 4 cores were obtained. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/MI/74/12.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1973/WH/12: Firth of Forth - Peterhead (02/06/1973 to 16/06/1973)

This geophysical and sampling survey has been carried out by British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in June 1973 in the North Sea (Marr Bank and Tay-Forth map sheet areas on board the MV Whitethorn. The purpose was to collect data as part of UK continental shelf survey programme. Sea floor data were collected using echo sounder and transit sonar. Sub-bottom profiling data were collected using pinger and sparker. Sample data were collected using gravity corer; Vibrocorer; Dredge and Shipek Grab. These data are archived by BGS. No BGS survey report currently available.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1973/WH/1: Firth of Clyde, Malin Sea (27/02/1973 to 04/04/1973)

This marine geophysical and sampling survey comprised three legs and formed part of the British Geological Survey (BGS) regional mapping project. It was undertaken from February to April 1973 in the Firth of Clyde and Malin Sea area using the MV Whitethorn. The main purpose was to obtain boreholes to prove the extent of the geology, standby work included 1) Sediment sampling in the Malin Sea and Clyde 2) Shallow seismic profiling in sea lochs to determine sediment distribution. 3) sediment sampling, current meter and shallow geophysics in conjunction with University College London. During the second leg engineering geology staff were on board to undertake sampling on fresh cores. Sea-bed samples and cores were collected using Gravity corer, Vibrocorer, shipek grab and Wireline drilling. Geophysical lines run included Pinger, sparker and echosounder equipment. Position fixing during the cruise was Main Chain Decca for standard sampling and geophysical lines and Decca RM 729 Alpine Radar Ranger for boreholes. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Technical Report WB/MI/73/2.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1973/SF/17: Central North Sea, SE Orkney and Clyde Estuary (27/Aug/1973 to 06/Nov/1973)

This sampling and geophysical survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place from August to November 1973 in the Firth of Forth; Central North Sea, SE Orkney and Clyde Estuary on board the MV Steelfish. The purpose was to collect data for reconnaissance survey of the British continental shelf to establish a general geological framework. Sample data were collected using sediment gravity corer; Vibrocorer; Sediment or Shell Dredge; Shipek Grab and Photography. These data are archived by BGS. This survey is referenced in IGS report 77/17 and BGS report WB/MI/73/7C.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1973/MO/1: Firth of Forth (08/Jan/1973 to 17/Jan/1973)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical and sampling survey took place in January 1973 in the Firth of Forth on board the Minto. Seabed samples were collected using Shipek grab and Gravity corer. Subsurface data were gathered trialling Pinger and Sparker instruments. These data are archived by BGS.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1973/9: Humber (30/08/1973 to 17/09/1973)

This geophysical and sampling survey has been carried out by British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in August to October 1973 in the Upper Humber on board the MV Wyke. The purpose was to collect data as part of UK regional mapping programme. Sub-bottom profiling data were collected using sparker. Sample data were collected using hand corer; Vibrocorer and Shipek Grab. These data are archived by BGS. No BGS survey report currently available.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1973/8: Tay-Forth, Marr Bank, Caithness, Devil's Hole and Fisher (23/07/1973 to 31/08/1973)

A Regional Geophysical and Sampling Survey in the northern North Sea. Report: Brett, CP. 1973. Cruise Report on Project 73/08. MGU Project 73/08. (IGS Report No. 32; BGS report WB/MG/73/32) and BGS shipboard interpretation report WB/74/1. Navigation: Primary - Integrated satellite navigation system with doppler sonar. Secondary - Decca Hi-fix Survey: Askania GSS-3 Gravity Meter Barringer Magnetometer 6000J (max) Sparker System MS47 Transit Sonar ORE Pinger Huntec Seismic Recorder System.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1975/4: Bristol Channel and English Channel (10/Apr/1975 to 25/Jul/1975)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine sampling survey took place from April to July 1975 in Outer Bristol Channel and English Channel on board the MV Whitethorn. Seabed samples and cores were collected using Shipek grab and Gravity corer. These data are archived by BGS.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1975/35: Liverpool Bay (04/Sep/1975 to 10/Sep/1975)

This sampling survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in September 1975 in Mersey estuary on board a Sealand hovercraft. The purpose was to carry out marine sampling work in conjunction with the IGS Applied Geophysics Unit gravity survey. Sea-bed samples were collected by beach sampling methods and photography. These data are archived by BGS. No BGS survey report currently available, IGS 1975 annual report contains summary.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1975/30: Thames Estuary (11/May/1975 to 16/May/1975)

This sampling and geophysical survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in May 1975 in the Thames Estuary from a helicopter. The purpose was to collect data for a helicopter gravity survey for the Applied Geophysics unit. Beach sample data were collected for the marine geology unit for the UK regional mapping programme. Beach photographs taken at some stations. These data are archived by BGS. No BGS survey report currently available.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1975/3: Regional Mapping Programme Drilling: Firth of Forth (24/Feb/1975 to 12/Mar/1975)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine sampling survey took place from February to March 1975 in the Firth of Forth on board the MV Whitethorn. Seabed samples and borehole cores were collected using a drilling system including Shell & Auger. Borehole logging was undertaken. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report 75/8.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1975/20: Liverpool Bay (06/Aug/1975 to 13/Aug/1975)

This sampling survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in August 1975 in Ribble estuary on board a SH2-3 hovercraft. The purpose was to carry out marine sampling work in conjunction with the IGS Applied Geophysics Unit gravity surveys. Sea-bed samples were collected by beach sampling methods and photography. These data are archived by BGS. No BGS survey report currently available, IGS 1975 annual report contains summary.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1975/13: Bristol Channel (04/Sep/1975 to 07/Sep/1975)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine sampling survey took place in September 1975 in the Bristol Channle on board the RRS John Murray. Seabed samples and cores were collected using Shipek grab, Gravity corer and sediment dredge. These data are archived by BGS.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1974/8: Bristol Channel, Irish Sea and English Channel (21/Aug/1974 to 02/Dec/1974)

This sampling and geophysical survey has been carried out by, Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place from August to December 1974 in the Bristol Channel, Irish Sea and English Channel on board the MV Whitethorn. The purpose was to collect data as part of a geological mapping programme. Sample data were collected using Drilling equipment,: Rock Gravity Corer, Sediment Gravity Corer, Vibrocorer and Shipek Grab. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1974 and IGS report 79/8.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1974/6: SW Approaches (Area between 50N and 52N) (26/04/1974 to 24/06/1974)

Report: Davies, AJ, Mould, AS, Roberts, PR. & Kimber, PD. 1974. Geophysical Surveys in the Celtic Sea Area, MV Briarthorn. MGU Project 74/06. (IGS Report No 52, WB/MG/74/52) Navigation: Decca Main Chain. Equipment: EG&G 9 element spark array with Bolt and Geomechanique hydrophone systems and Huntec recorder. Transit Sonar MS 47. Ship echo-sounder.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1975/1: Submersible trials

This sampling survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in April 1975 around the west coast of Scotland and Irish Sea areas on board the Royal Research Ship RRS Challenger. The purpose was to carry out IGS submersible consub trials sampling rock outcrops identified by geophysical surveys. Sea-bed samples were collected using shipek grab. These data are archived by BGS. No BGS survey report currently available, IGS 1975 annual report contains summary.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1974/WH/9: Dogger Forties/Forth Approaches/Moray Firth (03/03/1974 to 06/07/1974)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical and sampling survey comprised several two week phases and took place from March to June 1974 in the Dogger, Forties and Forth Appoaches areas on board the MV Whitethorn. The main purpose was to obtain boreholes to prove the extent of the geology, standby work included 1) Sediment sampling 2) Shallow seismic profiling. Sea-bed samples and cores were collected using Gravity corer, Vibrocorer, shipek grab and Wireline drilling. Geophysical lines run included Pinger, sparker and echosounder equipment. Position fixing during the cruise was Main Chain Decca for standard sampling and geophysical lines and Decca RM 729 Alpine Radar Ranger for some boreholes. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Technical Reports WB/MI/74/9 and WB/MI/74/14.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1974/WH/23: Pockmark Study, Forties area (5/12/1974 to 19/12/1974)

This geophysical and sampling survey took place in December 1974 off Aberdeen, Forties area and Firth of Forth aboard the MV Whitethorn. The purpose was to collected data as a continuation of a previous Pockmark study. The cruise was organized by the Continental Shelf Unit II of the Institute of Geological Sciences (now British Geological Survey) representative from British Petroleum, the institute of Oceanographic Sciences, Bath University and the Engineering and Marine Geophysics units of IGS (BGS) took part. Bad weather hampered the planned survey work, during this time routine IGS work or equipment testing was carried our near the lea shore. Sea floor data were collected using and echosounder and sidescan sonar. Subsurface data were collected using a Pinger. Sample data were collected using gravity corer, shipek grab and vibrocorer. The survey objectives were hampered by bad weather. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the cruise are contained in BGS report WB/75/3C. BGS Geotechnical report WN/EG/76/12.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1974/WH/12: South Forties (12/05/1974 to 28/05/1974)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) geophysical and sampling survey took place in May 1974 in the South Forties area using the MV Whitethorn. The main purpose was to compare methods of geophysical profiling and geotechnical testing. Sea-bed samples and cores at fifty seven stations were collected using Gravity corer, Vibrocorer and shipek grab/camera. Geophysical lines run included Pinger, sparker, boomer and echosounder equipment. Position fixing during the cruise was Decca Main Chain. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Technical Reports WB/MI/74/10.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1974/CH/15: East of Shetland (07/10/1974 to 04/11/1974)

This sampling and geophysical survey has been carried out by, Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) in collaboration with other organisations for BGS, the survey took place in November 1974 in the area east of Shetland Islands on board the RRS Challenger. The purpose was to carry out trials of cable-controlled drilling submersible Consub and collect geophysical data for identification of potential drill sites. Sea floor data were collected using echo-sounder and sidescan sonar. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1974.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1974/BR/2: Pockmark Study, South Forties (09/07/1974 to 26/07/1974)

Report: Dobinson, A. 1975. Survey Data Report South Forties Area July 1974. Continental Shelf Unit II Survey 74/BR/02. MV Briarthorn.(IGS Report No 62, 98, WB/MI/74/12 & 75/3 & UC97). This survey was carried out in conjunction with sampling survey 1974/2.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1974/9: North Sea & Bristol Channel (03/Mar/1974 to 09/May/1974)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine sampling survey (comprised of four legs) took place from March to May 1974 in North Sea and Bristol Channel on board the MV Whitethorn. Seabed samples and cores were collected using Shipek grab, Gravity corer, Vibrocorer and wireline drilling equipment. Subsurface data were gathered using a Sparker seismic instrument, 52km, See 1974/WH/9. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report 74/9 &14.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1976/3: Forties (06/08/1976 to 17/08/1976)

This geophysical survey has been carried out by British Geological Survey (BGS) formerly Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) in collaboration with British Petroleum (BP) for pockmark investigation, the survey took place in August 1976 in the Northern North Sea on board the MV Locator. The purpose was to collect data as part of a Pockmark study. Sea floor data were collected using Echo Sounder and BP sidescan sonar. Sub-bottom profiling data were collected using Deep Tow Boomer and Pinger, These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/MG/79/88 and WB/MG/77/81.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1976/14: North Sea and The Minch (17/Sep/1976 to 03/Oct/1976)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine geophysical and sampling survey (comprised of two legs) took place from September to October 1976 in North Sea and the Minch on board the RRS Challenger. The purpose was to gather data which could be used to map the regional geology of the area and investigate Pockmarks between the Forties and Piper oilfields (Leg 1), to recover solid rock from outcrops on the west coast of Scotland using Consub (Leg 2). Seabed samples and cores were collected using Shipek grab, Gravity corer and unmanned submersible Consub. Sea floor data were collected using a echo-sounder, side-scan sonar, acoustic and resistivity probes. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report 76/8.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1976/11: Bristol Channel (03/Jun/1976 to 23/Jun/1976)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional sampling survey took place in June 1976 in the Bristol Channel on board the RRS John Murray. The purpose was to gather data which could be used to map the regional geology of the area. Seabed samples and cores were collected using Shipek grab and gravity corer. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report ??.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1976/1: SW Approaches and English Channel (09/06/1976 to 02/08/1976)

Report: Deegan, SE. 1976. Cruise Report on Project 76/01. SW Approaches and English Channel. (IGS Report No 83) Navigation: Magnavox integrated satellite navigation/doppler sonar system, back-up control was from the Decca Navigator Mk 12. Equipment: Atlas Deso 10 and Edig 10 echo sounder, Askania GSS-3 gravity meter, Edo Pinger, EG&G 9 candle spark array, Klein Dual Scan Sonar System and BP Sonar System. No information on magnetometer. The first objective was to survey seven proposed borehole sites with sparker and pinger. These sites were to the north-west of Scilly. During leg 2 it became necessary to survey additional sites to the south-west of the Lizard. The second objective was a regional marine geophysical survey of the 1:250000 Scilly sheet, which would include the use of gravity meter, magnetometer, sparker, pinger and sonar.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1975/WH/5: Malin Sea (04/Sep/1975 to 21/Sep/1975)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine geophysical and sampling survey took place in September 1975 in Malin Sea on board the MV Whitethorn. The purpose was to gather data which could be used to map the regional geology of the area. Seabed samples and cores were collected using Gravity corer, Vibrocorer and borehole drilling. Sea floor data were collected using a echo-sounder. Subsurface data were gathered using a pinger. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report 75/17.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1975/WH/3: Firth of Forth (27/02/1975 to 10/03/1975)

Report: Owens, R. 1975. Firth of Forth engineering cruise, MV Whitethorn, Continental Shelf Unit II Cruise 75/WH/03. Marine Geology Internal Report 75/08

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)