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USN 710894 Entering the diving tank

Swiss diver, Hannes Keller, prepares to enter the diving tank at the US Naval Weapons Plant, Washington, DC in which he later submerged to a simulated depth of 700 feet. Using formulas and techniques he developed, Keller surfaced in about two and a half hours. The test was sponsored by the Office of Naval Research as part of a contract with the University of Pennsylvania. May 12, 1961.
Title: Entering the diving tank
Description: Swiss diver, Hannes Keller, prepares to enter the diving tank at the US Naval Weapons Plant, Washington, DC in which he later submerged to a simulated depth of 700 feet. Using formulas and techniques he developed, Keller surfaced in about two and a half hours. The test was sponsored by the Office of Naval Research as part of a contract with the University of Pennsylvania. May 12, 1961.
Catalog #: USN 710894
Copyright Owner: National Archives & Records Administration
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