British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Submersible Trials Survey 1975/CH/6: Minch and Clyde (10/04/1975 to 29/04/1975)
type: Dataset
description: This geophysical and sampling survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in April 1975 in the Clyde and Sea of the Hebrides on board the RRS Challenger. The purpose was to carry out further trials of the IGS submersible Consub in obtaining small cores from solid rock outcrops. 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 1975.
issued: 2023-02-23T02:43:03.297410
modified: 2026-08-06T21:08:54.557198
spatial: Location
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British Geological Survey (BGS)
type: Organization

BGS Offshore Geoindex
type: Distribution
description: GeoIndex allows users to search for information about BGS data collections covering the UK and other areas world wide. Access is free, the interface is easy to use, and it has been developed to enable users to check coverage of different types of data and find out some background information about the data. More detailed information can be obtained by further enquiry through the website.
access URL: http://mapapps2.bgs.ac.uk/geoindex_offshore/home.html
issued: 2026-08-06T21:08:54.576256
modified: 2026-08-06T21:08:54.560459