Since the earliest divers hunted for pearls and sponges, we have sought ways to remain underwater – for food, work, sport, war, exploration, and simply for pleasure.
Our quest has revealed the dangers of this alien environment, driven the development of technologies like submarines and diving equipment, and nurtured a new breed of sportsmen like scuba divers and freedivers.
Join us on a journey to the deep…
| Who are Modern Day Pirates?Find out about modern day piracy, where it happens, and what the reality of being both a pirate a
| Mementoes of the PastDiscover relics of some formerly submerged ships.
| Falmouth in the Days of SailA tour of Falmouth & Penryn before photography
| 150 Years of Falmouth DocksThe country's first and last deep water port
| LighthousesShining a light on lighthouses & their keepers
| First Non-Stop Around the World AloneAround the world in 312 days