British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1971/8: UK waters ( 1971)

This Sampling (wireline drilling) survey undertaken by British Geological Survey took place around the UK during 1971 on board the MV Whitethorn. The purpose was to collect data for the production of reconnaissance solid and drift geological maps of the UK continental shelf. See also sampling survey 1971/9. Details of the surveys are contained in IGS report 72/10.