Divers and Diving

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Divers and Diving

Divers and Diving - 1. and 2. Primitive diving suits, 3. Wreck of the Royal George, from a contemporaneous print, 4. Awkward work, torpedo laying, 5. Electric lamp, 6. An unexpected plunge, 7. Sponge diving in the Mediterranean. Date: 1884

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1884 Awkward Dive Divers Diving Electric Lamp Laying Mediterranean Plunge Primitive Sponge Sponges Suits Technology Torpedo Unexpected Wreck

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph print, titled "Divers and Diving," transports us back to the 1880s, showcasing the intriguing world of underwater exploration during the Victorian era. The image is a compilation of various scenes from the diving world, each revealing the unique challenges and advancements of the time. In the first scene, two divers don primitive suits, made of heavy rubber and lead, which allowed them to dive deep into the water. Their bulky attire, with thick goggles and air tubes, made their movements awkward and laborious. The second scene depicts the wreck of the Royal George, a British warship that sank off the coast of Falmouth, England, in 1688. Divers were often employed to salvage valuable materials from shipwrecks, and this image captures the difficult work involved in this occupation. The third scene highlights the process of torpedo laying, where divers placed explosives on the hulls of enemy ships to weaken or destroy them. An electric lamp is seen in the fourth scene, a significant technological advancement that enabled divers to work in darker depths. The fifth scene portrays an unexpected plunge, where a diver takes a sudden and unintended dive, demonstrating the inherent risks of the profession. Lastly, the sixth scene showcases sponge diving in the Mediterranean, where divers collected sponges for commercial use. The image captures the vibrant colors of the Mediterranean sea and the delicate beauty of the sponges, contrasting the harsh realities of the other scenes. Overall, this photograph print offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of diving during the Victorian era, revealing the challenges, risks, and rewards of this intriguing underwater occupation.

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