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This Fine Old Dive Helmet Has Been Sold to Switzerland. Thank you!
 
VINTAGE MORSE SHALLOW WATER NO. 15 DIVING HELMET!

DIMENSIONS OF HELMET: 21” H x 13 1/2” W  x 15 D
WEIGHT without weights 22 lbs
Two weights 17 1/2 lbs each Total weight 57 pounds

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Presented is an authentic Morse No. 15 Shallow Water diving helmet which was made in May, 1951 which comes at the tailend of prodution of this model. It is in excellent condition considering its age and use with only a few dents and some of the normal marks of being handled. For the past 40 years it was owned by a non-diver which accounts in part for its good condition. When received the 1/4 inch plastic lens was covered with surface cracks and and almost completely frosted making it unsightly. It was replaced by us with a new 1/8 inch sheet of Lexan. This helmet has a quite remarkable coloration which ranges from light green that darkens in areas to almost pitch black. This type patina only comes from use in fresh water. We considered polishing the helmet, but it would be a shame to fore-go its rustic appearance. 
 

This helmet is unusual in design and has a spectacular, rare patination                     
 
The design of the Morse No. 15 Shallow Water helmet dates back to the 1930's and production ceased in the 1950's. It was primarily used for underwater work on vessel's bottoms and in various forms of under water construction. Sponge and Abalone divers preferred its large size viewing port which was originally made in glass, but later changed to plastic.There is a channel inside which vents to both sides of the viewing port with the air entering at the back.
 
                      Maker's tag
                  Serial Number
 
     Inside of new Lexan face plate
      Showing vents from back to side
 
BRIEF HISTORY OF MORSE DIVING: In the arena of deep sea diving, there are few companies with the longevity and history of Morse Diving. The company was founded in 1837 as a Boston maker of brass ware, three years before Englishman Augustus Siebe manufactured its first closed air dive helmet. During the Civil War, the firm commenced building maritime fittings and began experimenting with early underwater hardhat designs from Siebe-Gorman and other pioneering makers. In 1864, Andrew Morse bought out his partner, introduced his sons into the business, and began to focus on creating new products for underwater salvage expeditions. Morse was the first company to make the Navy MK V helmet, starting production in 1916. During the onslaught of World War Two, DESCO and Morse provided most of the dive helmets for the navy. Because of the large amount of surplus helmets that entered the market after the war, the diving business went in to a decline from its Glory Days. However, Morse has survived, and has changed ownership a number of times, and continues in business in Rockland, MA.
 
                      The back has the same interesting patina
 
CONDITION and MARKINGS:   This helmet, Serial Number 6447. New 1/8 inch Lexan lens for the viewing port replacing a 1/4 inch lens that was not usable. Various dents, abrasions and the usual mark of age, but nothing of significance.
 
The helmets is being offered for display only. It has not been tested, and should not be used for any other purpose unless approved by a certified dive shop.

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