Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Dives
June 1930
— Bermuda —
During the early dives, a fearful Beebe and Barton tested whether the bathysphere would hold up to the pressure of deep water. The fused quartz windows provided a clear view of life at depth for the first time.
"As I looked out I never thought of feet or yards of visibility, but of the hundreds of miles of this color stretching over so much of the world."
—William Beebe
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On deck, Gloria Hollister communicated with Beebe and Barton via the telephone line.
She took notes of the observations they relayed to her.
The depth of their very first dive
The 1930 Bathysphere was painted white, but it was later decided a dark blue color would be less conspicuous to deep-sea fish.
Erected by New York Aquarium, Wildlife Conservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1930.
Location. 40° 34.446′ N, 73° 58.564′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is on Coney Island. Marker can be reached from West 10th Street just north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highlights and Mishaps (here, next to this marker); The Record-Breaking Dive (here, next to this marker); Pioneers of the Deep (here, next to this marker); The History of the New York Aquarium (here, next to this marker); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Thomas Manco (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Artist: Sheena Wong Shue (about 500 feet away); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Danielle Mastrion (about 500 feet away); The Cyclone (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
