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.