C5697-6

18th century diving apparatus Long Caption: One of a series of six illustrations showing the operation of an early diving 'machine' or suit, from 'A Demonstration of the Diving Engine' by Jacob Rowe, which is the first known treatise on diving in English. Rowe was a sea captain, inventor, engineer, author and diver. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: C5697 Artist: unknown Date: circa 1720 Medium: engraving Size: unknown Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.