Historical Diving Society USA

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The Historical Diving Society, USA is an educational, non-profit (501C3) whos mission statement is: "To preserve, study, compile archive and disseminate information relating to the history of man's underwater activities and to promote public awareness of and participation in underwater activities". The HDS is supported by a membership base as well as sponsors who understand the importance of our mission. The HDSUSA prides itself on the accurate investigating and recording of diving history. These high standards have attracted the support of the world's leading divers, many of whom sit on the HDSUSA Advisory Board. Among these are oceanographer Sylvia Earle; pioneering diver, photographer, filmmaker, scientist and author Hans Hass; the First Lady of the Sea Lotte Hass; ocean explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau; Diving Systems International founder and equipment developer Bev Morgan; Newtsuit inventor Phil Nuytten; Divers Alert Network founder Peter Bennett; astronaut /aquanaut Scott Carpenter; renowned underwater photographer Ernie Brooks II; American diving legend E.R. Cross; French diving pioneer Andre Galerne; Oceaneering founder Lad Handelman; D.U.I. founder Dick Long; Body Glove founders Bob and Bill Meistrell; leading British medical authority Sir John Rawlins; deep-ocean scientist Andreas Rechnitzer; Scubapro founder Dick Bonin; and hyperbaric specialist J. Thomas Millington. JOIN US! Support the Historical Diving Society and consider becoming a member today. You can stay connected with us online. Learn how HDS cares and explore our digital resources, including articles, journals, videos, and digital archives. You can also find curated diving-inspired gifts at our online store.