Publication Date: This is a modern facsimile (2012) of a 1959 original.
Format: Softcover
Size: 21cm x 15cm (approx. 8.25" x 6")
Pages: 98 pages
About the Book: This is a small reproduction of the original 1959 manufacturer's catalogue from Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. , the legendary British company that pioneered modern underwater diving equipment. Rather than a user manual or a historical overview, this catalogue is a comprehensive sales brochure created by the company itself.
Published by Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd in 1959, the original catalogue provides a detailed look at all the diving equipment they offered for sale at that moment in history. It beautifully illustrates the company's transition from its traditional "standard diving dress"—the classic heavy copper helmet and canvas suit—into the emerging world of recreational SCUBA.
The pages are filled with countless photographs and line drawings covering equipment such as:
Standard Diving Gear: Classic copper diving helmets (including models mentioned in sales catalogues as early as 1905), canvas diving suits, boots, and weights.
Life Support & Air Supply: Diving pumps, mechanical compressors, air control panels, and recompression chambers (including the Davis Submerged Decompression Chamber).
Communication & Tools: Diver's telephones, underwater lamps and torches, knives, and cutting equipment.
Early SCUBA Gear: The first self-contained breathing apparatus aimed at the post-war public market, including the pioneering twin-hose regulators, rebreathers, and oxygen apparatus.
A Note on the Content: This is a period sales catalogue, so all measurements and part numbers are in imperial units, offering an authentic glimpse into the engineering and trade practices of the late 1950s.
This volume is a modern reprint of the 1959 "D5" catalogue. The catalogue reference number D5 is the original manufacturer's designation for this specific version of the company's product literature. Original printings of this catalogue are highly sought-after collector's items. The booklet is a softcover, measuring approximately 21 cm by 15 cm, making it a convenient size for reference. This 2012 edition contains 98 pages and is a small reproduction of the original. It appears unread and in 'as new' condition.