The Macduffee Suit: Revolutionizing Diving Technology
Chester E. Macduffee (sometimes spelled McDuffee) is credited with inventing an early version of a self-contained diving suit known as the Macduffee suit. The suit, patented in 1911, was designed to allow divers to work underwater for extended periods without the need for surface air supply. Here are some details about the Macduffee diving suit. The Macduffee suit was a bulky, armored diving apparatus made … Continue reading The Macduffee Suit: Revolutionizing Diving Technology
