Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Highlights and Mishaps
1931 - 1932
— Bermuda —
Over several years, Beebe was able to document many deep-sea animals, and he made the first studies of the way light changes at depth, all under the threat of leaks, fires, and seasickness.
"I sat crouched with my forehead pressed close to the cold glass, that transparent bit of mother Earth which so sturdily held back nine tons of water from my face."
—William Beebe
Rough seas sometimes rocked the boat on the surface, transmitting motion down the steel cable, causing the Bathysphere to swing from side to side like a pendulum, knocking about the two men inside.
Beebe and Barton performed "contour dives", mapping Bermuda's underwater geography. Traveling along the ocean floor, the Bathysphere narrowly avoided smashing against underwater cliffs.
Erected by New York Aquarium, Wildlife Conservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 40° 34.446′ N, 73° 58.563′ 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 of Riegelmann Boardwalk, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Record-Breaking Dive (here, next to this marker); The First Dives (here, next to this marker); The History of the New York Aquarium (here, next to this marker); Pioneers of the Deep (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 65 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
