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Underwater theodolite off the coast of Malta
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Underwater theodolite off the coast of Malta
Diver using a theodolite to survey the best location for an inflatable house which was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta. He is writing something down on a waterproof clipboard. It was equipped with lighting, telephone and immersion heaters with which the inhabitants could make hot drinks. It was constructed by teams of engineers and diving enthusiasts from Imperial College of Science and Technology and Enfield College of Technology. It was 9ft long and 6ft wide, constructed from rubberised material on a steel frame, and weighed around 500 lb. The team leader was David Baume who hoped it would be the first of a series of low cost underwater living spaces from which scientists could explore the seas. David and some other team members were able to spend a night 30 feet below the surface. The following day a severe storm caused the house to collapse.
1969
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In this photograph from 1969, a diver, identified as David Baume, is seen surveying the best location for an innovative underwater dwelling off the coast of Malta. The team, comprised of engineers and diving enthusiasts from Imperial College of Science and Technology and Enfield College of Technology, had constructed an inflatable house, anchored to the seabed some 50 feet deep in Paradise Bay. Equipped with lighting, a telephone, and immersion heaters, the inhabitants could make hot drinks and endure the underwater conditions comfortably. The underwater abode, measuring 9ft long and 6ft wide, was constructed from rubberized material on a steel frame and weighed approximately 500 lb. Baume and his teammates were pioneers in their quest to create affordable underwater living spaces for scientists to explore the depths of the sea. During their groundbreaking expedition, they spent a night 30 feet below the surface. The diver in the photograph is meticulously using a theodolite, a surveying instrument, to measure angles and distances, ensuring the optimal placement of their underwater abode. The triod-mounted theodolite, with its tripod legs extending from the diver's back, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the team. Surrounding him, bubbles from his oxygen canister rise to the surface, adding an ethereal quality to the scene. Unfortunately, the following day, a severe storm caused the underwater house to collapse, marking the end of this pioneering endeavor. Despite the setback, the team's efforts paved the way for future advancements in underwater living and exploration.
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