1972 Press Photo Self-propelled drilling units, Pacesetter 1 & 2 - nob59154

These semi-submersible, self-propelled drilling units are called Pacesetter 1 and 2. Designed by Friede and Goldman, Incorporated of New Orleans, they are to be placed in operation next year. Construction is underway on the second of a set of two self-propelled submersible drilling rigs, the fastest traveling of their kind. Called Pacesetter I and Pacesetter II, the offshore rigs are under construction at Bethlehem shipyards in Beaumont, Texas and Baltimore, Maryland. Delivery for Pacesetter I is scheduled for spring of 1973, with the sister drilling unit to follow in the fall of the same year. The Western Company of North America will own the rigs.

Photo is dated 1972.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.