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While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this
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DESCO Corporation
240 N. Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tel: (414) 272-2371
Fax: (414) 272-2373
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DESCO has been producing commercial and
Navy diving equipment since 1937. They manufacture and repair/refurbish Mk V Helmets
along with a wide range of other helmets and related items. Hunter drysuits and
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Flashback
Scuba
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Dedicated to the preservation of
vintage diving equipment and uncovering the story behind its
development. We hope to bring you first hand accounts, original
articles, never before seen photos, and some of the rarest
equipment ever made. Flashback Scuba is a work in progress. Check
back often.
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Historical Diving Society
Canada
241A East First
Street (Rear)
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7L 1B4
Tel: (604) 980-6262
Fax: (604) 980-6236
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"To
provide a forum for individuals and organizations with an interest
in the history of humanity's underwater exploits. This
includes all aspects of commercial, military, recreational,
scientific and experimental diving."
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Historical
Diving Society UK
Little Gatton Lodge
25 Gatton Road
Reigate
RH2 OHD
United Kingdom
The Historical Diving
Society (the HDS) was formed in 1990 in the UK by a group of
enthusiasts whose aim is to preserve and protect diving heritage.
Since then the Society has grown into an international organization
with affiliated national societies across the world.
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Historical Diving Society USA
PO Box 2837
Santa Maria, CA 93457
Tel: (805) 934-1660
Fax: (805) 938-0550
Email
The Historical Diving Society USA was
formed in 1992 and is dedicated to preserving, protecting and recording diving history.
Their website and quarterly member newsletter provide historical information and
resources.
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Inland Divers Vintage Dive Club
Inland Divers Vintage Dive
Club
Tel: (763) 536-8327
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Founded by Frans
Carlson, this group of divers from Minnesota and Wisconsin that
dive vintage diving equipment. The Inland Vintage Diver's Group
promotes the use, collecting ,and maintenance of vintage scuba
equipment. The mailing list will allow members to be flexible and
timely about information and assist in setting up dives and serve
as a virtual meeting site.
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Morse
Diving, Inc.
Morse Diving, Inc.
199 Weymouth St.
Rockland, Mass 02370
Tel: (877) 876-6773
Fax: (781) 871-9395
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The name Morse has been
synonymous with the best in diving equipment since 1837. At the
time, the partnership of Morse and Fletcher was formed for the
manufacture of brass goods at the corner of Water & Congress
Streets, Boston, Ma. In 1864, the firm became Andrew J. Morse
and Sons under which name it continued until 1940. Then the name
Morse was incorporated as Morse Diving Equipment Company, Inc.
Finally in 1998, the name of Morse was incorporated to Morse Diving
Inc.
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Sea Pearls
4609 85th Ave N
Minneapolis MN 55443
Tel: (763) 424-5332
Fax: (763) 424-2027
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Sea Pearls, Inc. is
the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of dive
weights. They also distribute Luxfer aluminum scuba
cylinders, Worthington steel scuba cylinders, and scuba valves
by Thermo Valves Corp.
Sea Pearls CEO Lee
Selisky, Past Chairman of the Historical
Diving Society, owns one of the largest collections of historic
commercial diving equipment in the United States. He
occasionally exhibits portions of his collection at venues such
as the GLSPS Dive
into the Past show.
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Vintage
Double Hose
11184 Antioch #142
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Tel: (866) 304-2388
Your online source for all
things related to vintage diving and double hose regulators.
Parts and Service for Vintage Double Hose Regulators.
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Vintage
Scuba Supply
287 McMullen Creek Road
Selma, Oregon 97538 USA
Email
"Dedicated to the
preservation and appreciation of antique and vintage scuba gear for
collectors and users alike." Examples of early scuba gear
from companies such as US Divers, Dacor, Sportsways and Voit. You will
see single and double hose regulators, tanks, fins, masks, literature,
and more. Vintage Scuba Supply also has a selection of parts for
many double hose regulators. Sales and service of vintage
equipment as well as historical information, photo gallery, online
museum, and forum. Buy,
Sell, Trade and Repair!
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