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{{short description| UK based organisation to conserve diving heritage }}
{{short description| UK based organisation to conserve diving heritage }}

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[[File:Standard diving dress 2.jpg|thumb|300px|Preparations for a helmet dive]]
[[File:Standard diving dress 2.jpg|thumb|Preparations for a helmet dive]]
The '''Historical Diving Society''' (HDS) was formed in 1990 in the [[United Kingdom]], with the aim of preserving and protecting [[Underwater diving|diving]] heritage. The society has since grown into an international organisation with affiliated national societies across the world. Active societies in North America, Europe and Australia collaborate and work together with the HDS towards common goals.
The '''Historical Diving Society''' (HDS) was formed in 1990 in the [[United Kingdom]], with the aim of preserving and protecting [[Underwater diving|diving]] heritage.<ref name="Barak 2012" /> The society has since grown into an international organisation with affiliated national societies across the world. Active societies in North America, Europe and Australia collaborate and work together with the HDS towards common goals.

==Foundation==
In 1990 [[John Bevan (diver)|John Bevan]] became the founding chairman of the HDS at the inaugural meeting at Siebe Gorman & Co, Cwmbran, South Wales, [[Reg Vallintine]] – vice-chairman, Nick Baker – secretary, Lindsay Baker – Treasurer. The HDS logo, a line drawing of the [[Deane brothers]] original diving helmet, was approved. <ref name="Telegraph" />

==Timeline==
*1989: The collections manager at the [[Siebe Gorman]] works in [[Cwmbran]], Nick Baker, proposed a Society to preserve and promote diving heritage.<ref name="History" />
*1990: The inaugural meeting of the Historical Diving Society was held and a board elected.<ref name="History" /><ref name="Telegraph" />
*1991:"The Historical Diving Society's Newsletter" was first published.<ref name="History" />
*1992:The activities of the US secretary, Leslie Leaney, result in founding of the HDSUSA.<ref name="History" />
*1994: HDS Italia founded.<ref name="History" />
*1995: HDS South Africa founded.<ref name="History" />
*1996: HDS Denmark founded.<ref name="History" />
*1998: HDS Australia and South East Asia founded.<ref name="History" />
*2002: HDS affiliated with HDS Sweden (''Svensk Dykerihistorisk Förening'', and HDS France ''Histoire du Development Subaquatique en France'' (HDS France) founded.<ref name="History" />
*2008: HDS Spain and HDS Czech Republic founded.<ref name="History" />
*2011: [[Diving Museum]] in Gosport established<ref name="History" /><ref name="Telegraph" />


==Activities==
==Activities==
The society publishes a printed quarterly magazine/newsletter, the ''Historical Diving Times'' and the ''International Journal of Diving History'' for its members. These publications are also available for non-members to purchase.
The society publishes a printed quarterly magazine/newsletter, the ''Historical Diving Times'' and the ''International Journal of Diving History'' for its members. These publications are also available for non-members to purchase.


The society holds meetings, visits, and lectures, and has two active "working equipment groups", founded by Jim Boyd and David Sutton, which seek to preserve and catalogue classic equipment in usable form, often demonstrating at rallies and exhibitions.{{cn|date=September 2022}}
The society holds meetings, visits, and lectures, and has two active "working equipment groups", founded by Jim Boyd and David Sutton, which seek to preserve and catalogue classic equipment in usable form, often demonstrating at rallies and exhibitions.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}


Each year the society holds an annual conference and dinner, which include presentations from diving pioneers and researchers and the presentation of awards.{{cn|date=September 2022}}
Each year the society holds an annual conference and dinner, which include presentations from diving pioneers and researchers and the presentation of awards.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}


The HDS maintains a database of historical divers called the 'Divers Index', which answers enquiries about diving ancestors or former colleagues who worked in underwater or allied occupations.
The HDS maintains a database of historical divers called the 'Divers Index', which answers enquiries about diving ancestors or former colleagues who worked in underwater or allied occupations.


Members include individuals and organisations across the spectrum of diving interests, including [[archivist]]s, [[archaeologist]]s, [[author]]s, [[artist]]s, [[bibliophile]]s, [[collecting|collectors]], [[Merchant|dealers]], [[engineer]]s, [[genealogist]]s, [[manufacturer]]s, [[museum]]s, [[oceanologist]]s, [[photographer]]s, [[researcher]]s, and [[scientist]]s, as well as [[Underwater diving|divers]] and ex-divers.{{cn|date=September 2022}}
Members include individuals and organisations across the spectrum of diving interests, including [[archivist]]s, [[archaeologist]]s, [[author]]s, [[artist]]s, [[bibliophile]]s, [[collecting|collectors]], [[Merchant|dealers]], [[engineer]]s, [[genealogist]]s, [[manufacturer]]s, [[museum]]s, [[oceanologist]]s, [[photographer]]s, [[researcher]]s, and [[scientist]]s, as well as [[Underwater diving|divers]] and ex-divers.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}


As a [[charitable organization]], the society relies on memberships and donations to continue its work.
As a [[charitable organization]], the society relies on memberships and donations to continue its work.<!-- <ref></ref> -->
[[File:Standard diving dress 1.jpg|thumb|200px|A helmet diver beginning a dive.]]
[[File:Standard diving dress 1.jpg|thumb |A helmet diver beginning a dive.]]


In 2011 the HDS opened the Historical Diving Society Museum at No. 2 Battery, [[Stokes Bay]], [[Hampshire]], England.{{cn}}
In 2011 the HDS opened the Historical Diving Society Museum at No. 2 Battery, [[Stokes Bay]], [[Gosport]], [[Hampshire]], England on the shore of the [[Solent]]. The museum has a range of diving equipment including examples of diving bells, chambers and atmospheric diving suits. The types of equipment represent recreational, military, scientific, commercial and breath-hold diving. <ref name="Diving museum" />


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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<ref name="Barak 2012" >{{cite journal |last=Barak |first=Adrian |year=2012 |title=John Lethbridge: the most successful treasure diver of the eighteenth century – By Michael Fardell |journal=International Journal of Nautical Archaeology |volume=41 |issue=1 |pages=232–233}}</ref>

<ref name="Diving museum" >{{cite web |url=https://www.divingmuseum.co.uk/about/ |title=About the Diving Museum |website=www.divingmuseum.co.uk= |access-date=15 March 2024 }}</ref>

<ref name="History" >{{cite web |url=https://www.thehds.com/about-us/history-of-the-hds/ |title=Our History |website=www.thehds.com |access-date=15 March 2024 }}</ref>

<ref name="Telegraph" >{{cite news|title=John Bevan, underwater scientist who explored the limits of deep diving and wrote the essential diver’s manual – obituary |work=Daily Telegraph (London) |date= 8 March 2020 |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2020/03/08/john-bevan-underwater-scientist-explored-limits-deep-diving/ }}</ref>

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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081223112315/http://www.thehds.com/members/members.html HDS Membership details]
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Latest revision as of 16:02, 16 March 2024

Historical Diving Society
Formation1990
Location
Websitethehds.com
Preparations for a helmet dive

The Historical Diving Society (HDS) was formed in 1990 in the United Kingdom, with the aim of preserving and protecting diving heritage.[1] The society has since grown into an international organisation with affiliated national societies across the world. Active societies in North America, Europe and Australia collaborate and work together with the HDS towards common goals.

Foundation

In 1990 John Bevan became the founding chairman of the HDS at the inaugural meeting at Siebe Gorman & Co, Cwmbran, South Wales, Reg Vallintine – vice-chairman, Nick Baker – secretary, Lindsay Baker – Treasurer. The HDS logo, a line drawing of the Deane brothers original diving helmet, was approved. [2]

Timeline

  • 1989: The collections manager at the Siebe Gorman works in Cwmbran, Nick Baker, proposed a Society to preserve and promote diving heritage.[3]
  • 1990: The inaugural meeting of the Historical Diving Society was held and a board elected.[3][2]
  • 1991:"The Historical Diving Society's Newsletter" was first published.[3]
  • 1992:The activities of the US secretary, Leslie Leaney, result in founding of the HDSUSA.[3]
  • 1994: HDS Italia founded.[3]
  • 1995: HDS South Africa founded.[3]
  • 1996: HDS Denmark founded.[3]
  • 1998: HDS Australia and South East Asia founded.[3]
  • 2002: HDS affiliated with HDS Sweden (Svensk Dykerihistorisk Förening, and HDS France Histoire du Development Subaquatique en France (HDS France) founded.[3]
  • 2008: HDS Spain and HDS Czech Republic founded.[3]
  • 2011: Diving Museum in Gosport established[3][2]

Activities

The society publishes a printed quarterly magazine/newsletter, the Historical Diving Times and the International Journal of Diving History for its members. These publications are also available for non-members to purchase.

The society holds meetings, visits, and lectures, and has two active "working equipment groups", founded by Jim Boyd and David Sutton, which seek to preserve and catalogue classic equipment in usable form, often demonstrating at rallies and exhibitions.[citation needed]

Each year the society holds an annual conference and dinner, which include presentations from diving pioneers and researchers and the presentation of awards.[citation needed]

The HDS maintains a database of historical divers called the 'Divers Index', which answers enquiries about diving ancestors or former colleagues who worked in underwater or allied occupations.

Members include individuals and organisations across the spectrum of diving interests, including archivists, archaeologists, authors, artists, bibliophiles, collectors, dealers, engineers, genealogists, manufacturers, museums, oceanologists, photographers, researchers, and scientists, as well as divers and ex-divers.[citation needed]

As a charitable organization, the society relies on memberships and donations to continue its work.

A helmet diver beginning a dive.

In 2011 the HDS opened the Historical Diving Society Museum at No. 2 Battery, Stokes Bay, Gosport, Hampshire, England on the shore of the Solent. The museum has a range of diving equipment including examples of diving bells, chambers and atmospheric diving suits. The types of equipment represent recreational, military, scientific, commercial and breath-hold diving. [4]

See also

  • Hans Hass Award – Award in recognition of contribution made to the advancement of knowledge of the ocean

References

  1. ^ Barak, Adrian (2012). "John Lethbridge: the most successful treasure diver of the eighteenth century – By Michael Fardell". International Journal of Nautical Archaeology. 41 (1): 232–233.
  2. ^ a b c "John Bevan, underwater scientist who explored the limits of deep diving and wrote the essential diver's manual – obituary". Daily Telegraph (London). 8 March 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Our History". www.thehds.com. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. ^ "About the Diving Museum". www.divingmuseum.co.uk=. Retrieved 15 March 2024.

External links


Evans, Mark (14 August 2018). "Dive into history – a visit to the Diving Museum in Gosport". Scuba Diver Mag.


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