Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Record-Breaking Dive

August 1934

— Bermuda —

The Record-Breaking Dive Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022

1. The Record-Breaking Dive Marker

Inscription.
In 1934, Beebe and Barton finally reached their goal of descending to a depth of 3,028 feet—a half-mile down. The record set during this dive remained unbroken until 1949.

"Even in this extremity of blackness, I sensed the purity of the water. We were swinging at 3,028 feet, and would we come up?"
—William Beebe

While reeling the Bathysphere up, a rope used to help spool incoming cable snapped, giving a brief scare to all on deck!

1,810 ft

"…my favorite sea-dragons appeared…"

A Record Depth: 3028 ft
This was the length of the cable used to raise and lower the sphere, so it was not possible to go any deeper.

Erected by New York Aquarium, Wildlife Conservation Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1934.

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 when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn NY 11224, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highlights and Mishaps (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.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022

2. The Record-Breaking Dive Marker

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 68 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.