Diving Helmet Facts You Won't Believe

Using the ocean for diving excursions can be very dangerous, but people from as early as the 1800’s have been partaking in this event using diving helmets. These underwater explorers were able to see everything the ocean had to offer while being able to breathe at incredibly deep levels. Using a diving helmet permits deep sea divers to spend more time underwater without worrying about losing oxygen. Many have decided to collect these old heavy helmets as part of their nautical decorations. They are very interesting and a great piece to add to your collection.
There are quite a few different types of diving helmets that have been used throughout history. Looking back on the history of diving helmets, it has not been discovered who was truly responsible for the creation of these incredible inventions. The diver’s head is sealed off from the water using the diving helmet, keeping the diver safe from the water’s harm. Since the diver’s head is cutoff from the water, he or she can communicate with people above the water with a microphone in their helmet. Should a diver suffer some malady while diving, such as going unconscious, those monitoring the dive would know when they do not receive a response. Should the diver still be alive and breathing, he or she would receive oxygen in their helmet while being hoisted to the surface. 
Most of the modern diving equipment now has to be held in the mouth to get the oxygen. If a problem occurs while underwater, a diver is protected when using a diving helmet, which covers the head completely. The ‘neck dam’ seals the helmet to the diver’s neck, keeping air and water out of the helmet. Using a diving helmet such as this one allows the diver to choose the suit they are going to wear while diving. Mustard gas attacks during World War I were very dangerous but some soldiers protected themselves by wearing variations of these diving helmets.
Many who love to collect also add these to their valuables. These helmets can be found on the internet and in museums across the globe. They are on display to help future generations know what it was like when the first divers went under. These oldtime diving helmets were extremely heavy pieces of equipment to carry and dive with into the water. It could be very difficult to find these diving helmets because they are in high demand not only to dive with but also to collect across the world. Private collectors make it a lifetime goal to add these diving helmets to their private collections. 
Decorating a home with beach house decor is not out of the question for people all over the world. The nautical theme can be used in a guest bedroom, a basement, a home office or a sitting room. You can add a diving helmet of some type along with other fishing and diving equipment to complete your room. 
The full face diving helmet has evolved quite a bit ever since it was first introduced back in the 1800’s. These are much lighter and easier to use than the traditional diving helmets. Your nautical collection does not have to be historical since equipment is modified almost all the time. When you are looking into purchasing one of these, make sure to do your research. A little bit of research will ensure that you purchase the helmet from a credible seller.