An early diving bell used by 16th Century divers during salvage operations. The book this came from is a text on ship salvage and includes diving information. In: Regola generale di soleuare ogni fondata naue & nauilii con ragione" by Niccolo Tartaglia.

Image ID: nur09529, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Mediterranean Sea
Photo Date: 1562 publishing date of book.
Credit: OAR/National Undersea Research Program (NURP)

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