Possibly the World's Oldest Dive Bell

Possibly the World's Oldest Dive Bell

September 15, 2023

Diving the depths to recover lost fortunes is actually not that new. For centuries man has longed to explore the underwater world. Recently, a find from Mel Fisher's salvages of the Santa Margarita has captured the interest of marine archaeologists. Could this be part of an ancient diving bell, used in an attempt to recover Spain's lost treasure?
Dr. Sean Kingsley talks with Marine Archaeologist James Sinclair, MA.
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