Bathyscaphe_Trieste_sphere.jpg


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U.S. Navy Bathyscaphe Trieste (1958-1963)

Close up view of the front of Trieste's pressure sphere, showing plexiglass window and instrument leads. The forward ballast silo, with metering valve on its bottom, is in the upper left. Photo was taken circa 1958-59, shortly after Trieste was obtained by the Navy. It was released by the U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory, San Diego, California.

Source

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph

Photo #: NH 96805

http://www.history.navy.mil

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This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy , taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government , it is in the public domain in the United States.

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