Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings (engraving)

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Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings (engraving)

1612726 Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 February 1861.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23097408

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Apparatus Ascending Bands Descending Hooks Indiarubber Line Positions Recovering Scoop Shots Slip Suspending Weight Detaching Slung

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This engraving titled "Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings" takes us back to the 19th century, showcasing a significant advancement in marine exploration. The print, part of a private collection, was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on February 2nd, 1861. The image depicts an intricate apparatus designed to revolutionize deep-sea soundings. Positioned against a backdrop of endless ocean depths, this improved machinery is showcased in all its glory. Various hooks and bands are suspended from a line, ready to descend into the abyssal waters below. The engraving highlights the process of detaching and recovering weights using this innovative technology. As the apparatus descends further into the unknown depths, it carries with it a slung scoop capable of capturing valuable data about the mysterious underwater world. Notably, this machinery incorporates indiarubber shots that aid in maintaining stability during descent and ascent. These shots play an essential role in ensuring accurate measurements are obtained during deep-sea soundings. Overall, this striking visual encapsulates both scientific curiosity and technological progress prevalent during the era. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our planet's unexplored territories beneath the waves.

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