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Post by SeaRat on Apr 19, 2023 9:07:14 GMT -8
Looking at the book, Sealab, I've come to some conclusions. Concerning SeaLab II, "...The first full working day on the bottom, August 29, was a Sunday. Bond knew his aquanauts were busy but called for a halt in action below to draw some insparation from above. Over the intercom, in his soothing pulpit brogue, Bond ricited the Sealab prayer he wrote for Sealab I. 'Almighty God, who declared through Holy Scripture that mankind would one day acquire dominion over the seas, and the creatures therein, grant that this day fulfillment of Thy word is at hand...'"
That was August 29, 1965. It was August 26, 1965 that Sealab II touched down on th sea floor. I just downloaded the 1965 U.S. Divers Company catalog, and the Royal Aquamaster was not yet available. The Royal Master was in the catalog, with a square label. So I doubt that the Royal Aquamaster was available for Sealab II.
SeaLab III is a totally different situation, but it was so deep that any double hose regulator was only used on the surface in support of the Sealab as it was being lowered.
John
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Post by artc on Apr 19, 2023 12:29:36 GMT -8
Hi Jacob. I tried looking up the Sealab #27 regulator on ebay, but couldn't find it. No matter, the regulator that I have (Sealab #17) was bought from TSM. I bought it because it was a great deal and Rob always stands behind his products. Whether it is legit or not, I don't know. It's most probable that the top box of mine was changed at least a couple of times. I do think the bottom box that has the inscribed "Sealab #17" on it probably came from the Sealab project and that's okay with me. I rebuilt this as a DAAM and it is a working/diving regulator. I'm not a collector and I don't keep regulators that aren't up and ready to dive into the Pacific Ocean. They must be open water ready or they are down the road. That said, here a couble of photos my Sealab DAAM. I can open it up for more pics if anyone it interested, but it's your standard DAAM internals. IMG_0241 by Arthur Challacombe, on Flickr IMG_0240 by Arthur Challacombe, on Flickr
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Post by SeaRat on Apr 19, 2023 17:39:06 GMT -8
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Post by h2operations on Apr 20, 2023 4:46:56 GMT -8
Let me know if I have 2x this comment. The Man in the Sea Museum has remodeled and revamped it exhibits including the SEALAB display. The Operation Silver Bells display and movie hits home last week when I was on the ship used for that event at Maine Maritime. maninthesea.org/tour-exhibits/If you are in that area it is worth the trip. If you are a gear guy they offer drool wipes as you walk around. LOL
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Post by Tusker on Apr 20, 2023 15:15:14 GMT -8
The more I look at it the more questions I have. Something about this regulator is weird. I can't tell based on this angle from this listing, but this nozzle looks odd for a RAM. Jacob
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Post by Tusker on Apr 20, 2023 15:17:46 GMT -8
Hi Jacob. I tried looking up the Sealab #27 regulator on ebay, but couldn't find it. No matter, the regulator that I have (Sealab #17) was bought from TSM. I bought it because it was a great deal and Rob always stands behind his products. Whether it is legit or not, I don't know. It's most probable that the top box of mine was changed at least a couple of times. I do think the bottom box that has the inscribed "Sealab #17" on it probably came from the Sealab project and that's okay with me. I rebuilt this as a DAAM and it is a working/diving regulator. I'm not a collector and I don't keep regulators that aren't up and ready to dive into the Pacific Ocean. They must be open water ready or they are down the road. That said, here a couble of photos my Sealab DAAM. I can open it up for more pics if anyone it interested, but it's your standard DAAM internals. IMG_0241 by Arthur Challacombe, on Flickr IMG_0240 by Arthur Challacombe, on Flickr Hey Art, thanks for the photos! Your DA is in beautiful shape, and I'm glad to hear you use it frequently. Here's the engraving from the listing: ![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QSwAAOSwvV1kNeV8/s-l1600.jpg) I'm looking forward to getting better pictures of this weird thing once my friend gets a hold of it. Worst case, maybe it'll help convert him to diving double hose! Jacob
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Post by SeaRat on Apr 20, 2023 16:02:43 GMT -8
Jacob,
Based upon this label, and the 1965 U.S. Divers Co. catalog, I'm not ruling out the possibility that the Sealab #27 regulator was actually used at Sealab III. Bond and a few others used open circuit to go down to a platform that was also used by Sealab III.
John
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Post by h2operations on Apr 21, 2023 5:21:31 GMT -8
The more I look at it the more questions I have. Something about this regulator is weird. I can't tell based on this angle from this listing, but this nozzle looks odd for a RAM. Jacob
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Post by Tusker on Apr 21, 2023 5:22:51 GMT -8
John, that's the theory we came up with too. He's checking the project report from II since he has it, but anything he can get a hold of from III may bear more fruit. I'll try and get some pictures from him once it turns up.
Jacob
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Post by nikeajax on Jul 17, 2023 12:37:57 GMT -8
I know there are some insomniacs in our little group, so I thought I'd post this: The soundtrack is sort of avant-garde/ambient and none of the footage is at all exciting, but y'all may find the whole thing very relaxing to the restless mind who can't stop thinking about how he's going to mod the next Dacor Olympic or Trieste at 3:48 AM... Ahem, Phil... ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Works better than sleeping pills! JB
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