Navy diver being "hatted up" for a dive


Navy diver being “hatted up” for a dive to the Monitor. Note the camera and light mounted on the sides of the diver's helmet, allowing topside supervisors to see what the diver is seeing. (U.S. Navy photo). Image courtesy of Monitor 2001, NOAA/OER.

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