Fine Art Print : Underwater house equipment under construction, Malta
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Underwater house equipment under construction, Malta
Young man assembling electronic equipment connected with an underwater, inflatable house under construction on a beach in Malta. The house was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta. It was equipped with lighting, telephone and immersion heaters with which the inhabitants could make hot drinks. It was constructed by teams of engineers and diving enthusiasts from Imperial College of Science and Technology and Enfield College of Technology. It was 9ft long and 6ft wide, constructed from rubberised material on a steel frame, and weighed around 500 lb. The team leader was David Baume who hoped it would be the first of a series of low cost underwater living spaces from which scientists could explore the seas. David and some other team members were able to spend a night 30 feet below the surface. The following day a severe storm caused the house to collapse.
1969
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Media ID 14343994
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Anchored Assembling Boxes College Deep Electronic Enfield Inflatable Malta Paradise Project Research Seabed Student Students Technology Underwater Perspex
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating underwater world with our Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning image, titled "Underwater house equipment under construction, Malta" by David Lewis Hodgson, transports you to a unique and otherworldly environment. Witness the intrigue of a young man assembling electronic equipment for an inflatable underwater house against the backdrop of crystal-clear waters and sun-kissed Maltese shores. Bring this mesmerizing scene into your home or office and elevate your space with the vibrant colors and intricate details of our high-quality Fine Art Prints. Perfect for marine enthusiasts, dreamers, and anyone seeking inspiration from the depths.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1969, a young man diligently assembles electronic equipment on the beach in Malta, with an intriguing underwater, inflatable house under construction in the background. This innovative dwelling was anchored to the seabed, approximately 50 feet deep, in the picturesque Paradise Bay. The team of engineers and diving enthusiasts from Imperial College of Science and Technology and Enfield College of Technology were working tirelessly to complete the project. The underwater house, measuring 9ft long and 6ft wide, was constructed from rubberised material on a steel frame, weighing around 500 lb. It was equipped with essential amenities such as lighting, telephone, and immersion heaters, enabling its inhabitants to make hot drinks. The team's vision was to create a series of affordable underwater living spaces for scientists to explore the depths of the sea. The team was led by David Baume, who spent a night with some team members 30 feet below the surface, experiencing the unique underwater living conditions. However, their pioneering efforts were short-lived as a severe storm caused the house to collapse the following day. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of underwater living and exploration, as these visionary individuals pushed the boundaries of technology and innovation in the late 1960s. The image showcases the team's determination, ingenuity, and the spirit of scientific discovery, as they worked to create a sustainable underwater habitat for research purposes. Keywords: Malta, 1969, 1960s, 60s, sixties, underwater, house, coast, inflatable, anchored, seabed, deep, paradise, bay, man, men, imperial, college, enfield, construction, students, student, education, research, beach, science, technology, glass, perspex, box, boxes, project, equipment, young, assembling, electronic, kit.
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