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Artifact

First Well, Venezuela

Description

  • A crowd is gathered beneath the oil derrick at the No. 1 Well in Venezuela. 
  • The well was begun in 1913 and began flowing with oil in August of 1914. 
  • Drillers George Rawlings, Frank Racher, Andy Wolsey and Superintendent of Drilling George W. Brake were present. 

Background Information

Map Location

Latitude: 9° 48' 53.302" N
Longitude: 70° 55' 54.484" W

Date

1914

Dimensions

inches
Length:
8.1
Height:
6.1

Events, Places, People

  • George Rawlings
  • Frank Racher
  • Andy Wolsey
  • George W. Brake
  • Venezuela

Originating Location

South AmericaVenezuela