Air pump
This kind of pump was used to supply air for a Siebe-Gorman diving suit. Originally, the pump would have two large, iron crank wheels. These had to be turned continuously by hand as long as the diver was submerged. The original instructions have been preserved inside the top lid.
Object Details
ID: | EQA0617 |
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Collection: | Ship equipment; Diving equipment |
Type: | Air pump |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd |
Date made: | Late 19th century |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 1003 x 571 x 444 mm |
Parts: | Air pump |
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