Diving bell and equipment, 18th-century artwork. The design of the diving bell at lower left is by English astronomer and physicist Edmond Halley (165

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Diving bell and equipment, 18th-century artwork. The design of the diving bell at lower left is by English astronomer and physicist Edmond Halley (1656-1742). Artwork from the third edition (1787) of 'Rational Recreations' by William Hooper.

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Photo credit: © BRITISH LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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