Representation of Halley's diving bell, showing how the barrel of air was lowered to the sea bed and connected to bell by a pipe. A second pipe led from the bell to a diver wearing a helmet. Dated 19th Century

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Representation of Halley's diving bell, showing how the barrel of air was lowered to the sea bed and connected to bell by a pipe. A second pipe led from the bell to a diver wearing a helmet. Dated 19th Century

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