Historical Diving in Sweden

In the weekend of May 24 and 25 2019 the Swedish Historical Diving Society celebrated its 40th anniversary. Attendees from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, England and Italy enjoyed the event. Many thanks for all good care to Lars Gustafsson, Birgit & Kent Forsén and the Swedish Working Equipment Group.


One small suggestion though. During the event there where a few brave who descended into the water in front of the Dyktankhuset. At the bottom however they found a it littered with huge rocks and (I was told) even all sorts of scrap metal. A true struggle especially for those who are not experienced. To avoid injuries you could consider to provide the public with an even more interesting scene. Myself I gave a hard hat diving demonstration in (Siebe Gorman) helmet diving equipment back in 1984 here in Hoorn, North Holland. Since the bottom of the harbor was dangerous and out of sight for the spectators we used a container with a glass window in it. See photo’s. Also during the International Underwater Film Festival in Ventimiglia, Italy (where a film I figured in was judged) such a container was used. See next photo’s. During the meeting in Turku also a (mini) container was used. See down below. Maybe the Swedish Historical Diving Society can get some sponsors together to finance a second hand sea freight container to be placed at the museum location?

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Myself in 1984 being dressed before giving a hard hat diving demonstration in a mini container with windows back in 1984 in Hoorn, North Holland

Diving in a container 1984 in Hoorn, North Holland

Diving in a container 2011 in Ventimiglia, Italy

Above: an Italian Working Equipment Group in Ventimiglia in 2011. A demonstration for the public visiting the underwater film festival.

Diving in a (mini) container 2016 in Turku, Finland.

Above: the Working Equipment Group in Turku, Finland in 2016. A demonstration for the public visiting the ‘Day of Diving’. Even a small container is suitable for the job.