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Diving Machines, 1803.
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| Diving Machines, 1803. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PX8305 |
| Description: A hand-coloured diagram of diving bells and suits. Diving bells were the helmets worn by divers. They do not let the water in, as the air becomes trapped inside them. Early bells included cauldrons and buckets. |
| Creator: J. Pass (engraver): J. Wilkes (publisher) |
| Date: 10 April 1803 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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