Saturation Diving Bell

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This diving bell has seen its fair share of action, but it's now retired and no longer fit for service. Located in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, this old girl still holds a special place in the hearts of saturation divers who once called her home. A saturation bell is essentially the lifeline that transports divers from their living quarters topside to the underwater workplace - a journey that can take them down as far as 300 meters. This particular bell has been designed for two men, providing a closed and secure environment for its occupants. For more information on this fascinating world of deep-sea diving, check out this article: https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/under-pressure-job-deep-sea-diver