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TitlePaper, 'A relation of M Rochford's going down under water at Gottenburg in Sweden' by unknown author
Date[17th Century]
DescriptionPaper regarding a diving expedition to retrieve brass guns that had sunk on the coast of Gothenburg in Sweden in the King of Denmark's ship Sophia. The author describes several design suggestions for diving suits, including a leather suit, a copper kettle, and a diving bell made of lead.

Subject: Hydrography / Engineering
LanguageEnglish
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
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AccessStatusOpen
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