Deep Sea Diving Collection

Scuba Diver with an Umbrella
Picture dated 1949 of scuba diver with an umbrella. In 1943, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau invents, with Emile Gagnan, the first commercially successful open circuit type of Scuba diving equipment

Charles Spalding's diving bell, 1850
3359191 Charles Spalding's diving bell, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Charles Spalding's diving bell. Charles Spalding (1738-1783)

Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672998 Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672996 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672992 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a diving suit made of strong tanned twill with rubberised collar and cuffs
5308534 Engraving depicting a diving suit made of strong tanned twill with rubberised collar and cuffs, and a tinned copper helmet

Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls
5309078 Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls; (add.info.: Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls. The deepest a diver could venture without a suit was 12 fathoms (65.8m)

Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving)
672994 Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672999 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting pearl fishers, in British Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 19th century
5309079 Engraving depicting pearl fishers, in British Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting pearl fishers, in British Ceylon, Sri Lanka)

Marten Triewald's diving bell
3359190 Marten Triewald's diving bell; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Marten Triewald's diving bell. Marten Triewald (1691-1747) a Swedish merchant, engineer and armature physicist

Marten Triewald's diving bell
3359189 Marten Triewald's diving bell; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Marten Triewald's diving bell. Marten Triewald (1691-1747) a Swedish merchant, engineer and armature physicist

Rowe's diving chest
3359188 Rowe's diving chest; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Rowe's diving chest: copper cylinder with leather sleeves, divers would be dependent on air contained in the cylinder)

An experiment showing how a condensing pump can supply air to an inverted vessel surrounded by water, 1850
3359194 An experiment showing how a condensing pump can supply air to an inverted vessel surrounded by water, 1850; (add.info)

Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672993 Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672984 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672995 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Recovery of treasure from the wreck of the Oceana
CHT331730 Recovery of treasure from the wreck of the Oceana, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1912 (colour litho) by French School

Invention by Sieur Freminet of a system for recycling air
CHT331732 Invention by Sieur Freminet of a system for recycling air and allowing divers to breathe underwater, 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School

A clearing in the Sargasso Forest in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974597 A clearing in the Sargasso Forest in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A clearing in the Sargasso Forest in the year 2000)

Salvage of bullion from the wreck of the Oceana (colour litho)
2779826 Salvage of bullion from the wreck of the Oceana (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvage of bullion from the wreck of the Oceana)

"The White Heather"at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (litho)
1042541 " The White Heather" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander in a Glass Barrel
How Alexander lowered himself into the sea in a Glass Barrel, miniature of a manuscript of the 13th Century

Boy Wearing Diving Helmet
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A Diver Working Under Enormous Pressure, 1935
A Diver Working Under Enormous Pressure, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]

Going Down at Short Notice: A British Diver Preparing To Seek a Submarine at Sea Bottom, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Eternal Fight Against the Sea: Armoured Casing for the Deep-Sea Diver, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Bathysphere, 1938. A deep sea submersible invented by Otis Barton for the naturalist William Beebe. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman

The first photograph of a diver under water, late 19th century, (c1920). Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, Walter Hutchinson, London, c1920s

Pearl Fishery, Torres Strait, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell

Illustration, the Nautile, yellow manned submersible owned by French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea, side view

Deep sea diver
Illustration of a deep sea diver

Scuba diving jacket complete with oxygen tank, straps and pipes, side view

Ocean diver in colourful underwater landscape, passenger boat passing by overhead

Illustration of air pressure on hot air balloon, supersonic aeroplane, mountain, city of skycrapers, and water pressure on deep-sea diver, submarine and deep sea research submersible

Illustration of deep-sea diver wearing wetsuit looking at Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas), the largest bivalve mollusc

A Deep Sea Diver On A Boat
c. 1918 A deep sea diver enters the water from a ladder on the side of a ship

A Diver Holds A Baby Porpoise
c. 1933 A deep sea diver holds a young porpoise in his hands

Hygiene Exhibition, Berlin, artwork C018 / 7074
Hygiene Exhibition, Berlin. 1883 engraving of the Diving Pavilion at the Hygiene Exhibition in Berlin, Germany

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"Exploring the Depths: A Journey into the World of Deep Sea Diving" Embarking on an underwater adventure, a scuba diver with an umbrella dives into the unknown. Equipped with a diving suit crafted by Siebe Gorman in the 20th century, this explorer is ready to unravel mysteries hidden beneath the waves. Amongst sunken treasures lies the wreck of the Oceana, where divers brave perilous depths to recover precious artifacts. Witnessing history come alive, they unveil secrets that have been submerged for centuries. Innovation knows no bounds as Sieur Freminet introduces a groundbreaking system for recycling air underwater. This invention revolutionizes deep sea exploration and allows divers to delve deeper than ever before. Amidst vast Sargasso Forests lies a clearing captured in a stunning chromolitho from the year 2000. The ethereal beauty of this scene captivates our imagination and beckons us to explore further. Uncovering riches lost at sea, divers engage in salvage operations like never seen before. In vibrant color lithos, we witness bullion being rescued from the wreckage of the Oceana – a testament to human resilience and determination. Beyond maritime adventures, even theatrical performances take inspiration from deep-sea endeavors. "The White Heather" graces Drury Lane's stage in all its lithographic glory – showcasing how diving captures hearts both above and below water. Pushing boundaries further still, Alexander dares to venture inside a glass barrel as he embarks on his own aquatic odyssey. With unwavering courage and curiosity driving him forward, he immerses himself in uncharted waters. From ancient times until today, young explorers don diving helmets as they embark on their first underwater experiences. Their wide-eyed wonder reminds us that every dive holds endless possibilities for discovery and awe-inspiring encounters with marine life. Deep-sea divers face immense pressure both physically and mentally, as depicted in a powerful image from 1935.