Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > Enfield
Underwater house equipment under construction, Malta
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
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
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> Malta
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Enfield
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.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
