Helmet and standard dress
The research card mentions historic helmet-diving equipment and Siebe Gorman standard diving dress. See how helmet, suit and air supply fit together: each part had to allow protection, breathing and freedom of movement at the same time.
Early diving equipment
Diving bells and other early equipment form a second strand. Compare a closed bell with a portable apparatus; the difference shows how designers tried to increase range, time under water and independence.
Breathing without a surface supply line
Ask the museum for the current information about this part of your visit.
Before you go
The museum has no walk-in access or fixed weekly schedule. Phone ahead for an appointment; the research card lists admission as free.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Research card 0175 — Duikmuseum
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.