Diver Collection (page 9)

Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. US Navy divers install a stabilizing flotation collar around Gordon Coopers Mercury space capsule nicknamed " Faith 7" shortly after splashdown

Gemini VIII splashdown, Armstrong and Scott with hatches open, March 16, 1966. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft while awaiting the arrival of the recovery

Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. A team of U.S. Navy underwater demolition swimmers prepares the Apollo 8 command module for being hoisted aboard the carrier U.S.S

Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. Creator: NASA
Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. US Navy divers exit their helicopter to recover the Gemini 5 spacecraft and astronauts shortly after splashdown

Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. Creator: NASA
Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. U.S. Navy frogman, deployed from the hovering helicopter, swims next to the spacecraft and makes contact with astronaut L

Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. A Navy helicopter arrivies to recover the Apollo 10 astronauts, seen entering a life raft

Whale shark
Dmitriy Yevtushyk

Girl about to plunge into the sea (colour litho)
3656253 Girl about to plunge into the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl about to plunge into the sea)

Divers, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)
3473570 Divers, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour over pencil on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Scottish

The Black-throated Diver (chromolitho)
3623092 The Black-throated Diver (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black-throated Diver)

Deep sea diver using salvage equipment on the seabed (litho)
5997210 Deep sea diver using salvage equipment on the seabed (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deep sea diver using salvage equipment on the seabed)

A Treasure Trove (engraving)
670329 A Treasure Trove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Treasure Trove. Illustration for Around and About Old England by Clara L Mateaux (Cassell)

With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea (engraving)
1044778 With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea)

Inventions since 1837
LLM462052 Inventions since 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventions since 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

An Unpremeditated Practical Joke in the Waters of the Far West (engraving)
665814 An Unpremeditated Practical Joke in the Waters of the Far West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diving for Coral, plate 92, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747023 Diving for Coral, plate 92, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Scene from the Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 (b / w photo)
3244822 Scene from the Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The dramas of the deep sea, a diver attacked and clutched by the tentacles of a huge octopus (Colour Litho)
2815159 The dramas of the deep sea, a diver attacked and clutched by the tentacles of a huge octopus (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The new searches for the Claw in the waters of Brest to recover the treasure of Egypt (colour litho)
2783604 The new searches for the Claw in the waters of Brest to recover the treasure of Egypt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

c. 1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese men
c.1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese men

Breathing Apparatus for Diving 1913
Photographs showing the front and back of a man wearing the latest breathing equipment to dive underwater, reaching a submarine of depths of about 200 feet, for about an hour

Badsump, 1911 (oil on canvas)
PNH354119 Badsump, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); 200x300 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted in the Swedish Navys bath-house at Skeppsholmen;)

Toshusai Sharaku image. He was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, known for his portraits of kabuki actors. Neither his true name nor the dates of his birth or death are known

The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas, London Hippodrome
The Christmas production at the London Hippodrome, using its famous water tank to enact an underwater wcene about treasure seekers beneath the sea

Poster for The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas London Hippodrome
Poster for the latest wonder show at the London Hippodrome, for Christmas 1906. The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas featured several scenes played under water in the Hippodromes transparent tank

Baillons crake, Porzana pusilla, and great northern loon, Gavia immer. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Cormorant species used for fishing in Asia
Cormorant used for fishing in Asia, perhaps a great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo, or Japanese cormorant, Phalacrocorax capillatus

Divers searching a wreck at Le Havre (colour litho)
2818265 Divers searching a wreck at Le Havre (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divers searching a wreck at Le Havre)

Les Cavernes A Requins (engraving)
2789082 Les Cavernes A Requins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Cavernes A Requins. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 8 December 1889)

A deep sea diver attacked by an octopus in Toulon harbour (colour litho)
2779834 A deep sea diver attacked by an octopus in Toulon harbour (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fight with a cephalopod (engraving)
3622476 Fight with a cephalopod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight with a cephalopod)

A 19th century American deep sea diving suit, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2662541 A 19th century American deep sea diving suit, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Advert, Samson Barnett Diving Apparatus
Advertisement for Samson Barnett, Diving Apparatus Manufacturer to the Royal Navy. 1862

The Severn Tunnel works, 1880
The Severn Tunnel works - building the railway tunnel linking South Gloucestershire to Monmouthshire under the estuary of the River Severn. It was built between 1873 and 1886. 1

Harold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina, USA
Harold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina Island, USA, Date: circa 1926

Polish poster for a film, Wraki (Wrecks), directed by Ewa Petelska and Czeslaw Petelski. circa 1956

Danish poster, underwater film in colour, Greece, Aqua Film Co, with commentary by Henrik Schwensen, poster designed by Lehmann. circa 1950s

Russian poster, sea diving -- young people, you are called, a world of undiscovered depths, amazing beauty. circa 1930s

The Diver (engraving)
2786853 The Diver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diver. Illustration for Chatterbox (1881). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

An original dive (colour litho)
2777883 An original dive (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An original dive)

Professor Cyril, cycle and fancy diver (b / w photo)
3104266 Professor Cyril, cycle and fancy diver (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Cyril, cycle and fancy diver)

The Bathers, no. 15 from Le Supreme Bon-Ton (coloured engraving)
CHT235389 The Bathers, no.15 from Le Supreme Bon-Ton (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Poster advertising H. L. Ettman & Co. Importers of Sponges and Chamois
NYH188452 Poster advertising H.L. Ettman & Co. Importers of Sponges and Chamois, 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Illustration for Les Perles, poem by Robert de Montesquiou (1855-1921)
CHT224125 Illustration for Les Perles, poem by Robert de Montesquiou (1855-1921) by Laurent-Desrousseaux, Henri Alphonse Louis (1862-1906); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Underwater Manoeuvres, from Le XXeme Siecle, La Vie Electrique, c
CHT221318 Underwater Manoeuvres, from Le XXeme Siecle, La Vie Electrique, c.1890 (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising The Nords - Champion High and Fancy Divers (colour litho)
NYH182462 Poster advertising The Nords - Champion High and Fancy Divers (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

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"Diving into the World of Wonders: Exploring the Depths with a Fearless Diver" Embarking on an underwater adventure, this diver encounters a breathtaking sight as a majestic Whale Shark gracefully glides by, its enormous mouth wide open to feed. This awe-inspiring encounter takes place in Australia's vibrant waters, but such encounters can be witnessed worldwide. Venturing further into the depths, our diver witnesses another fascinating spectacle - a male Dugong indulging in a seagrass meadow. The gentle creature peacefully grazes on Halophila stipulacea, showcasing the beauty and diversity of marine life. Shifting gears to England's Southport, we find ourselves at the Sea Bathing Pool (Lido), where swimmers and divers alike enjoy refreshing dips amidst picturesque surroundings. Here, our diver shares the water with an enchanting mermaid – a whimsical encounter that sparks imagination and wonder. Diving through time, we glimpse back to 1913 when Lady Prudence Jellicoe executes a perfect swallow dive. Her graceful form captivates all who witness her elegant descent into crystal-clear waters. Traversing across continents to Canada's British Columbia region brings us face-to-face with nature's wonders once again. A Common Loon swims alongside its adorable chick during June—a heartwarming scene that reminds us of nature's nurturing embrace. Intriguing advertisements lure us towards France's Hotel du Cap D Antibes—an enticing destination for those seeking luxurious diving experiences amidst stunning coastal landscapes. Delving deeper into history reveals Annette Kellerman diving in silhouette—a pioneering figure who defied conventions and paved the way for women in aquatic sports. Exploration knows no bounds as we delve into undersea exploration during Europe's 16th century—when intrepid divers ventured beneath turbulent waves armed only with curiosity and courage. Our journey concludes with an enthralling encounter between our diver and a Giant Octopus.