WW2 Thompson Engineering Shallow Water Diving Mask

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 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

An excellent example of a World War 2 era diving helmet or mask. This rubber mask was made by Ohio Rubber Company. These were commonly used for diving in cramped shallow water environments. Masks like

This is a usual and rare shallow water diving mask. We have been told it was made by R. B. Comstock circa 1941. This example was possibly used or designed for abalone harvesting. There are no manufact

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

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

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, salvage divers were forced to work in some very tight and dangerous conditions. The depth of the work also did not necessarily require the use of a Mark V helmet 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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