Swimmer diving into the sea off the coast of Malta
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Swimmer diving into the sea off the coast of Malta
Swimmer diving into the sea off the coast of Malta as part of an inflatable house project. The house was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay. 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. Date: 1969
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In this image from 1969, a brave swimmer takes a plunge into the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Malta, marking the beginning of an extraordinary underwater living experiment. The swimmer is preparing to enter an inflatable house, known as the "Underwater House Project," which was anchored to the seabed in Paradise Bay, some 50 feet below the surface. This innovative structure, a collaboration between teams from Imperial College of Science and Technology and Enfield College of Technology, was designed to provide a low-cost underwater living space for scientists and researchers. Equipped with lighting, a telephone, and immersion heaters, the inhabitants could make hot drinks and conduct their studies in relative comfort. Measuring 9ft long and 6ft wide, the house was constructed from rubberized material on a steel frame and weighed around 500 lb. David Baume, the team leader, envisioned this as the first of a series of underwater habitats that would enable scientists to explore the depths of the sea and expand our understanding of the marine world. Baume and some of his team members spent a remarkable night 30 feet below the surface, conducting experiments and observing the underwater environment. However, their stay was cut short when a severe storm caused the house to collapse, bringing an abrupt end to their underwater adventure. This photograph captures a unique moment in the history of underwater exploration, showcasing the determination and ingenuity of the pioneering scientists and engineers who dared to venture into the depths of the sea to expand our knowledge of the natural world.
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