A life bag - life saving device, WW1
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A life bag - life saving device, WW1
An ingenious invention by a young Norwegian, Mr John L. Edmund to enable passengers on board ships wrecked or torpedoed to keep afloat until the arrival of help. It looked like a bag but opened out into a waterproof suit which, it claimed, would keep its owner afloat in any sea for several days. Food could be stored in a compartment to last too, " in short, an emergency hotel." Date: 1915
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In the midst of the chaos and destruction of World War I, innovation and ingenuity continued to shine through, as evidenced by the remarkable invention of the A-Life Bag by young Norwegian John L. Edmund in 1915. This life-saving device, captured in this historic photograph, was designed to provide a vital lifeline for passengers on board ships that had been wrecked or torpedoed. The A-Life Bag appeared unassuming, resembling a large, waterproof bag. However, when opened, it transformed into a waterproof suit, offering its wearer the invaluable gift of buoyancy and the ability to stay afloat in even the stormiest of seas for several days. This ingenious invention was not just a means of survival but also an emergency hotel, with a compartment for storing food supplies to sustain its user until help arrived. The horrors of war had brought about a pressing need for such an invention, as ships were frequently targeted and sunk, leaving their passengers stranded in the vast expanse of the sea. The A-Life Bag offered a glimmer of hope in the face of despair, providing a crucial lifeline for those in dire need. John L. Edmund's invention was a testament to human resilience and resourcefulness, demonstrating that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit could rise to the challenge and create solutions that could save lives. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the remarkable stories of innovation and survival that emerged from the tumultuous era of World War I.
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