JOURNAL ARTICLE

The 80th Anniversary of the Aqua-Lung.

  • Published In: Journal of Diving History, 2023, v. 31, n. 117. P. 17 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hanauer, Eric 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides a brief history of Aqua Lung, a company known for its diving equipment. The company was founded in 1943 by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Emile Gagnan, who invented the Aqua Lung, a pioneering scuba diving apparatus. Over the years, Aqua Lung expanded and became Aqua Lung Worldwide, a leader in the diving industry. The article also mentions the decline of printed catalogs and highlights their significance in the past as a purchasing guide and wish list for divers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Diving History. 2023/12, Vol. 31, Issue 117, p17
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1946-4770
  • Accession Number:175708431
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