Aqua-Lung
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aqua-lung-165-2548787
title:
Aqua-Lung
text:
Aqua-Lung was the first open-circuit, self-contained underwater breathing apparatus to achieve worldwide popularity and commercial success. This class of equipment is now commonly referred to as a twin-hose diving regulator, or demand valve. The Aqua-Lung was invented in France during the winter of 1942–1943 by two Frenchmen: engineer Émile Gagnan and Jacques Cousteau, who was a Naval Lieutenant. It allowed Cousteau and Gagnan to film and explore underwater more easily. The invention revolutioni
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Original name for open-circuit scuba equipment
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua-Lung
date created:
2002-09-06T11:41:47Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T06:19:33Z
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