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History of Diving History of Diving

For centuries human beings have wanted to explore the underwater world

Freediving Freediving

Diving without using breathing apparatus

Submarines Submarines

The first known fully operational submarine was invented in the 1620s by the Dutchman, Cornelius

Shipwrecks Shipwrecks

It is estimated that there are over 6000 shipwrecks off the coast of Cornwall. According to local

Dangers of diving Dangers of diving

Diving is a chance to visit the exciting but dangerous underworld of the sea

Human Torpedoes Human Torpedoes

First used in the First World War, the human torpedo was a formidable force in underwater warfare