Cousteau and Gagnan Develop the Aqualung
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series
- Categories: Science, Technology, Inventions
- Subcategories: Scientists, Inventors, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Engineers
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, French History
- Geographical Location: Paris
- Date: Spring, 1943
Article abstract: Cousteau and Gagnan developed the Aqualung, a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) that allowed divers to descend hundreds of meters below the surface of the ocean for recreation, scientific study, or treasure hunts.
Summary of Event
Undersea diving for the purposes of spying, to recover lost treasures from wrecks, or to obtain natural treasures (such as pearls) has been done since ancient times. The divers of antiquity, however, were able only to remain below the surface for two or three minutes, and the depth to which...
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