First underwater observation chamber

First underwater observation chamber

Last updated: September 20, 2017 at 1:46 am

The Calypso was the first ship equipped with an underwater observation chamber with 6 portholes where a person could view sea life from a depth of 3 m (10 ft) in 1950. The chamber was replaced by a larger but lighter design including 8 portholes in 1966.

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Calypso’s rusted underwater observation chamber during refit in Concarneau in 2007. Photo by Massecot (Creative Commons)

Calypso’s during refit in Concarneau in 2007. Photo by Massecot (Creative Commons)

Calypso’s underwater observation chamber during refit in Concarneau in 2014. Photo by CalypsoForever (Creative Commons)

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