WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - Europe Records Institute (EURI) Cave Diving Group: World's oldest continuing diving club
15-08-2023
(WorldKings.org) The CDG was founded in 1946 by Graham Balcombe, making it the world's oldest continuing diving club.
[Worldkings] Top 100 pioneers in all fields (P. 93) Tiny Broadwick (USA): The first woman to parachute from an airplane
22-06-2023
(Worldkings.org) Tiny Broadwick was an aviation pioneer and the first woman to parachute from an airplane.
[Worldkings – Wowtimes - Almanac Events & Achievements 2022] Highlights during 77 years of development of Aqua Lung, well-known diving equipment manufacturing company (1946)
11-01-2023
(worldkings.org) Each of the Aqua Lung brands serves the specific needs of their demanding customers. Focusing on product innovation, worldwide distribution and customer service, Aqua Lung is dedicated to designing, manufacturing and delivering quality gear for recreational and professional use.
WORLDKINGS - On This Day - June 14, 2022 - Leonard Norcross patents a submarine diving suit, in 1834
14-06-2022
(Worldkings.org) On June 14, 1834, the first U.S. patent for a practical underwater diving suit was issued to Leonard Norcross of Dixfield, Maine. It is the first closed helmet diving apparatus; the helmet was made of lead and the air pipe from the surface entered the helmet on top.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - Europe Records Institute (EURI) – British Sub-Aqua Club: World's largest diving club
10-08-2021
(Worldkings.org) The number of BSAC members saw a significant increase from 1965 to 1995, where it reached a maximum of 52364 members. Since 1995 the number of members has shown a consistent decline to only 27,000 members in 2019. However, it is still the largest diving club in the world.
[WORLDKINGS] World Tops Academy – Top 5 most dangerous sports in the world
03-12-2020
(WorldKings.org) Sports, in general, are dangerous just because of their very nature. They require us to push the limits of our bodies to reach new heights of physical existence. But sometimes we can push too high and, just like Icarus, we can get burned pretty bad. This is top 5 most dangerous sports in the world.
[WORLDKINGS] Exceptional places around the world (P.117) – Diving with sharks in Bora Bora (France)
13-10-2020
(WorldKings.org) Bora Bora is a volcanic island in the Society Islands archipelago of French Polynesia. The Polynesian island in the South Pacific is ranked at the top of the list when it comes to most remarkably beautiful in the world.
WORLDKINGS - Old Events - June 14, 2018 - Leonard Norcross patents a submarine diving suit in 1834
14-06-2018
(Worldkings.org) On June 14, 1834, the first U.S. patent for a practical underwater diving suit was issued to Leonard Norcross of Dixfield, Maine. It is the first closed helmet diving apparatus; the helmet was made of lead and the air pipe from the surface entered the helmet on top.
Release your inner James Bond in a £1.6m mini submarine that can dive a mile-deep under the sea
27-03-2017
(WorldKings) The submarines have a bubble-like glass pod that fits up to six people, allowing a perfect view of the surrounding marine life
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