History of Cave Diving
Outfitted with only 72 cu. ft. cylinders and no protection from the cold, divers in the late 1950s penetrated an impressive 500 feet into Wakulla Springs, and reached depths of 250 feet.
Courtesy of Florida State Photographic Collection

 

History of Cave Diving

The history of cave diving is one of adventure and discovery in which Dive Rite is proud to have played a key role.

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The Solution Finder provides answers to many of the questions our customers ask us every day at Dive Rite.

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Into the Bones of the Earth

"You know as well as I do, Professor, that man can live under water, providing he carries a sufficient supply of breathable air." -- Capt. Nemo, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, 1869

The first recorded cave dive was in France, in 1878. Since that time advances in diving physiology have given us dive tables, and the invention of SCUBA equipment has given us an untethered method of exploring the aquatic realm.

The bones of the Earth became ours to explore.

The History of Cave Diving is an interactive timeline exploring the highlights of cave diving history, legend and lore.

Dive Rite is proud to have played a part in this history.