1940s Morse Model 15 Shallow Water Diving Helmet

Featured here is one of the most unique shallow water diving helmets ever made! This is a Model 15 helmet made by Morse Diving Equipment in Boston, MA. This was the only shallow water helmet Morse off

Featured here is one of the most unique shallow water diving helmets ever made! This is a Model 15 helmet made by Morse Diving Equipment in Boston, MA. This was the only shallow water helmet Morse off

These are the front and back lead weights for an AJ Morse or Morse Diving Equipment Model 15 shallow water diving helmet. These weights are contemporary. The pair weigh 34 pounds in total. Unused in l

Newly cast pair of front and back lead weights for the Morse model 15 shallow water diving helmet. These weights are the correct size, weight and do have Front and Back clearly part of their design, j

This is a very nice original Morse Diving Equipment Model 15 air pump. This is the same put that would accompany the Model 15 shallow water diving helmet. The original two piece cast iron handle and b

One of the most interesting shallow water helmets ever designed is the Model 15 made by Morse. Unknown to many people is that Morse would sell these helmets to the A. Schraders Son company and allow t

WWII era Morse Diving Equipment model 15 shallow water diving pump, serial 6902 with USN inspection stamp. Measures 21 inches wide, 29.5 inches tall with the handle. Should have a 2nd section of handl

c1930's Snead Co, Jersey City, NJ shallow water diving helmet. Helmet is made of solid iron so that it wouldn't need weights when going down in the water. Measures approximately 22" tall 11" x 12" wid

This is a classic Miller Dunn model 1a shallow water diving air pump. This style of pump was used with all three models of Miller Dunn helmets. The pump does come with a custom handle. Accompanying th

Shallow Water Diving & Spearfishing, 1954. An essential book on the launch of American diving and spearfishing. This is the greatly expanded second edition and content features Miller Dunn, Morse and

During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

c1940's Morse diving helmet with label. Morse Diving Equipment Inc. Boston, Mass. Measures approximately 22" tall 11 3/4" x 11" wide.

During the Great Depression, many divers who had no money were forced to make their own diving helmet. Magazines such as Popular Mechanics published instructions on making a helmet from discarded item

During the Great Depression, many individuals were forced to make do with what they had. If you had an interest in shallow water diving but could not afford a diving helmet, then you made your own. Ma

This is an excellent example of a Snead Company shallow water diving helmet. The helmet is made of cast iron with an acrylic window. A small brass threaded air fitting is located behind the handle on

When it comes to homemade shallow water diving helmets, nearly none are exactly alike. Primarily starting during the Great Depression, individuals constructed diving helmets out of just about any disc

This unique rubber mask was made by the Thompson Engineering Company during World War 2. This type of shallow water helmet TECO mask was used in place of traditional shallow water copper & brass helme

This unique rubber mask was made by the Thompson Engineering Company during World War 2. This type of shallow water helmet TECO mask was used in place of traditional shallow water copper & brass helme

This is a Thompson Engineering Company (TECO) shallow water diving helmet. This helmet or rubber mask utilizes twin air hoses that hook to a TECO union. Masks like this were used for shallow water div

Fun piece of shallow water diving history! This is a 1970s era Aqua Bell. These simple and easy to use helmets were popular with tourists and various parts of the world. This example appears to be unu

This is a very difficult to find original April 1st, 1933 Andrew J. Morse & Son catalog. This catalog is specifically for shallow water diving equipment and features a number of unique images and piec

This is a fun low tech shallow water diving helmet called the Aquabell. These were made during the 1970s and sold for $49 each. The yellow plastic breastplate can be filled with weight, allow the helm

This is a fun low tech shallow water diving helmet called the Aquabell. These were made during the 1970s and sold for $49 each. The yellow plastic breastplate can be filled with weight, allow the helm

Regarded by many as the most desirable shallow water diving helmet ever produced, is the Divinhood Style 2. This unique helmet was made by the Miller Dunn Company located in Miami, Florida. Miller Dun