- 17
- 34 034
Brass Hat Diver
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2017
Preservation of vintage dive gear thru demonstration and education
Miller Dunn DIVINHOOD Style 3 at Vortex Springs | BRASS HAT DIVER |
We brought the iconic style 3 DIVINHOOD to Vortex Springs to explore and swim in the fresh, crystal clear water of a Florida spring. The style 3 DIVINHOOD was patented August 23, 1937 and is the third and final shallow water helmet that Miller Dunn produced. The MD 3 is considered the most popular and best all-around shallow water helmet produced. This helmet is famous today partly due to Art Mckee, a well-known treasure diver, for salvaging the many Spanish galleons wrecked off the Florida keys. The complete cost of this outfit (helmet, weights, pump, and hose) in 1940 was only $250.
The 3 used the same basic design of the 2 previous models; copper helmet with 2 lead weights, heavy enough to allow the diver to walk on the bottom without excess pressure on the shoulders.
The front window is a large, flat, clear glass, causing no distortion, allowing precision work with the cutting torch or picture camera. there are windows on both sides and top. Besides having a full view of the work at hand, side windows make turning the entire body unnecessary, and the top window offers a view of the boat or dock from which the diver is working. Duplate safety glass, amply protected by bronze grating, is used on all 4 windows.
A “bulge” following the general contour of the head has been placed in the back for greater comfort. This recess allows sufficient room to tilt the head backward for complete vision through the top window and freedom from draft from the air inlet.
Another structural improvement is the enlarged contour roll which allows a snug, comfortable fit on the shoulders. This roll is also designed for added strength to the lower part of the DIVINHOOD and will stand rough usage.
Air enters the helmet on the lower side and is guided by a deflector to the front window. Fogging and draft have been reduced to a minimum, and the position of the inlet forms an air safety chamber in case of a cut or loosened hose.
The 4 hook-on weights were now replaced by 2 weights (1 on the front and 1 on the back) shaped to fit closely to the helmet and are secured by large bolts and wing nuts.
The Miller Dunn company was located in Miami, FL. and produced 4 different styles of helmet (3 shallow water hats and the US Navy MKV). More information will be provided about this company and their helmets in upcoming videos, so stay tuned!
While diving in the spring, we had the good fortune of discovering a real-life mermaid! She goes by the name of " Gulf Coast Mermaid " on both Facebook and Instagram. We are so incredibly thankful for her to come swimming by and appearing in this video! Thanks again LaJoy, we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Facebook: brasshatdiver
Instagram: brasshatdiver
The 3 used the same basic design of the 2 previous models; copper helmet with 2 lead weights, heavy enough to allow the diver to walk on the bottom without excess pressure on the shoulders.
The front window is a large, flat, clear glass, causing no distortion, allowing precision work with the cutting torch or picture camera. there are windows on both sides and top. Besides having a full view of the work at hand, side windows make turning the entire body unnecessary, and the top window offers a view of the boat or dock from which the diver is working. Duplate safety glass, amply protected by bronze grating, is used on all 4 windows.
A “bulge” following the general contour of the head has been placed in the back for greater comfort. This recess allows sufficient room to tilt the head backward for complete vision through the top window and freedom from draft from the air inlet.
Another structural improvement is the enlarged contour roll which allows a snug, comfortable fit on the shoulders. This roll is also designed for added strength to the lower part of the DIVINHOOD and will stand rough usage.
Air enters the helmet on the lower side and is guided by a deflector to the front window. Fogging and draft have been reduced to a minimum, and the position of the inlet forms an air safety chamber in case of a cut or loosened hose.
The 4 hook-on weights were now replaced by 2 weights (1 on the front and 1 on the back) shaped to fit closely to the helmet and are secured by large bolts and wing nuts.
The Miller Dunn company was located in Miami, FL. and produced 4 different styles of helmet (3 shallow water hats and the US Navy MKV). More information will be provided about this company and their helmets in upcoming videos, so stay tuned!
While diving in the spring, we had the good fortune of discovering a real-life mermaid! She goes by the name of " Gulf Coast Mermaid " on both Facebook and Instagram. We are so incredibly thankful for her to come swimming by and appearing in this video! Thanks again LaJoy, we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Facebook: brasshatdiver
Instagram: brasshatdiver
มุมมอง: 1 022
วีดีโอ
Custom DESCO Dive Helmet at Vortex Springs | Brass Hat Diver |
มุมมอง 1.3Kหลายเดือนก่อน
We brought our custom made DESCO dive helmet to Vortex Springs to explore and swim in the fresh, crystal clear water of a Florida spring. Everyone here at the Brass Hat Diver took part in designing this helmet and this was the end result. Our main goal was to make a light weight helmet with a large front port. We picked and chose our favorite parts from many different styles of helmets, and we ...
Miller Dunn Style 2 Shallow Water Helmet Dive at the Erojacks & Barracuda Reef | Brass Hat Diver |
มุมมอง 1.5K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
We brought the iconic Miller Dunn style 2 shallow water helmet to the Erojacks and Barracuda Reef to explore and swim with the fishes. This helmet is one of the coolest looking hats ever produced, resembling a medieval knights helmet. The style 2 DIVINHOOD was patented in 1926, and is the first to be labeled the Navy Standard, this helmet was made famous due to scientists such as Mayer, Bebee, ...
Miller Dunn DIVINHOOD Style 2 at Vortex Springs
มุมมอง 3.2K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
We brought the iconic style 2 DIVINHOOD to Vortex Springs to explore and swim in the fresh, crystal clear water of a Florida spring. This helmet is one of the coolest looking hats ever produced, resembling a medieval knights helmet. The style 2 DIVINHOOD was patented in 1926, and is the first to be labeled the Navy Standard, this helmet was made famous due to scientists such as Mayer, Bebee, an...
Miller Dunn DIVINHOOD Style 1 Dive at Vortex Springs | Brass Hat Diver |
มุมมอง 1.6K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
We brought the iconic style 1 Dunn DIVINHOOD to Vortex Springs to explore and swim in the fresh, crystal clear water of a Florida spring. This helmet is fantastic to dive and it's one of a very few that you can actually swim in. The Dunn DIVINHOOD was patented in 1916, and is considered to be the beginning of sport diving, that we all know and love today. The Miller Dunn company was located in ...
Vintage Dive Day with The History of Diving Museum at Jules' Undersea Lodge
มุมมอง 1.3K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
The History of Diving Museum's annual Vintage Dive Day at Jules' Undersea Lodge is a fantastic way to experience some of the original forms of diving! Participants were able to try out vintage double hose regulators, the Miller Dunn style 3 Divinhood, and a few were able to don a 1943 US Navy Schrader MK V! As always, we were glad to come back to lend a hand, bring a couple of helmets, set up a...
A. J. Morse & Son No 3 Diving Pump Restoration
มุมมอง 1.2K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
We've recently acquired this Morse No. 3 pump that came out of Canada, it 1st appeared in the company's 1910 catalog and was their most popular. It's a small pump, fairly light, and easy to work on. It was in fair shape when we received it, and after a good cleaning up and soaking of the leather, she was working good as new! After working on this pump, I can easily see why it was Morse's most p...
Miller Dunn Style 1 Dive at Barracuda Reef
มุมมอง 1.5K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
We brought the iconic style 1 Dunn Divinhood to Barracuda Reef to explore and swim with the fishes. This helmet is fantastic to dive and it's one of a very few that you can actually swim in, making it clear choice to use at a reef. With this helmet, I can easily swim from sandy section to sandy section without disturbing any coral below. The Miller Dunn company was located in Miami and produced...
Classic Diving LLC at Vortex Springs 2024
มุมมอง 3.2K4 หลายเดือนก่อน
We had a fantastic time at Vortex Springs diving with the US Navy MKV, a custom made DESCO helmet, a DESCO air hat, and the Miller Dunn shallow water helmets! Our very knowledgeable instructors, Greg Davis and Kirk Marshall not only teach you the do's and don'ts of diving with this equipment, but also how to maintain and preserve it properly. A huge thank you to Greg and Kirk for putting togeth...
Diving Brass with Class at Jules' Undersea Lodge | BRASS HAT DIVER |
มุมมอง 3.5K7 หลายเดือนก่อน
The perfect way to start off the new year, was diving with our friends at Jules' Undersea Lodge with 2 brand new custom made DESCO helmets! These helmets are sisters, being only a single serial number apart, they are absolutely beautiful and would the dream hats of every commercial diver! Together they look like a modern take on the helmets in John Wayne's "Reap the Wild Wind" and no, that was ...
RARE 1911 A. J. Morse & Son No.9 Diving Pump Deep Cleaning | BRASS HAT DIVER |
มุมมอง 1.2K8 หลายเดือนก่อน
We've just finished a major deep cleaning on a VERY RARE A. J. Morse & Son No.9 Diving Pump dating to 1911. This is the first and only time I've ever seen the No.9 pump outside the catalogs, and it was a great honor to bring this pump back to working order. The pump and box were in good shape considering its age, missing only a few somewhat non essential items (plaques, gauges, till, water jack...
Homemade Shallow Water Dive Helmet from John Wayne's "Reap The Wild Wind"
มุมมอง 3.2Kปีที่แล้ว
Here's a very unique homemade shallow water dive helmet, it's styled after John Wayne's helmet in the film "Reap The Wild Wind." This was a hand made helmet and marketed by Journeyman Master Diver Gary L. Harris, who produced many interesting shallow water helmets over the years under the name "Subaqueous Engineering." Each helmet is made from ship-grade corrosion resistant SMAW welded and coat...
US Navy MKV & DESCO X8 Dive at Vortex Springs with Classic Diving LLC
มุมมอง 2Kปีที่แล้ว
We had a fantastic time at Vortex Springs diving with a US Navy MKV and the experimental DESCO X8. Our very knowledgeable instructors, Greg Davis, Kirk Marshall, and John Hopkins Jr. not only teach you the do's and don'ts of diving with this equipment, but also how to maintain and preserve it. A huge thank you to Greg, John, and Kirk for putting together such an amazing class and helping to pre...
Miller Dunn Style III Dive at Jules' Undersea Lodge
มุมมอง 1.6Kปีที่แล้ว
Miller Dunn Style III Dive at Jules' Undersea Lodge
US Navy MKV Dive at Jules' Undersea Lodge
มุมมอง 1.7Kปีที่แล้ว
US Navy MKV Dive at Jules' Undersea Lodge
It's a verh blocky helmet! I love it!
Holy moly,that's a beautiful divin helmet
I met Art McGee as a boy. My Dad was a Commercial Diver and we spent the day at his treasure Castle talking diving. When we got ready to leave he gave me a large fake treasure map that had little pictures of treasure diving history going around the outside. He autographed it for me too. My Dad was the first diver from Louisiana to contract with the English company Divcon and work in the Persian Gulf and North Sea using the recently developed Saturation diving. A lot of the early gear was made in my father’s garage and came from stuff he modified from hardware stores and Army surpluses. I live in Pensacola, so I am really surprised they have this at Vortex springs.
@danditto6145 the treasure castle is still there, but it's now a monastery school. Thanks for sharing, that's some great history to have!
Yo, that's pretty cool !
really cool :0
How deep is it possible to dive to in this style of helmet ?
@kevinsmith3490 with the original 2 cylinder wobble pump, a diver could only go about 30 ft. but with the use of compressors, the Navy and other experienced divers have taken these hat to over 100 ft.
❤❤❤
Where did you get your shorts/suit? WANT!
@@MattIvey those are Tru-Spec UDT shorts
Love the Desco! It's a good working helmet. You can get the air really going, you'll be huffin and puffin but get in er done!
@@justincaseu8 couldn't agree more!
Im actually slowly crafting my own diving helmet, and these videos are my inspiration
@SamLedferd-nj4ux can't wait to see your creation! Homemade hats are some of our favorites due to their uniqueness and individuality
Great video guys!!!
@paulbritt6209 thanks Paul, you're going to have to try it out next time!
gators there?
@timinri1989 if there was, we didn't see any
@@brasshatdiver ahh knowing FL
lol
Happy 4th !
@@southernbreeze3278 same to you!
Still want to know where you got your shorts!
Those are Tru-Spec UDT shorts!
What shorts/suit are you wearing? I'd love to get a pair!
They are Tru-Spec UDT shorts!
Micolash vibes…Anyone?
you look like the villian in spongebob
As a scuba diver that looks terrifying lol
super. merci pour la vidéo
I don’t typically enjoy the idea of going diving but seeing something like this really piques my interest
Wow!! This is amazing man
the water inside the hood would give me a panic attack
I feel like i'm choking watching this. You should wear plate armor as well, you'll look like an underwater knight. Bring a sword and fight a whale. Looking forward to more videos. They're exactly what i need in my life.
I like that, we'll have to look into getting a sword haha thanks a bunch!
This is a great idea! I've subscribed with the hope that you will put a microphone into the helmet with you for some live commentary, I imagine it being quite casual and comical, would that be possible or is the air flow noisy?
I like that idea! We're definitely going to have to try that out in the future!
Is it dangerous?
No more dangerous than scuba. A big selling point for these shallow water helmets was that if anything went wrong, the diver would take off the helmet and surface
cool but not worth 9 grand
Cool concept for a channel
6:20 mean Scuba folk
what a hilarious apparatus!
How deep is it possible to dive with this style of helmet?
10:05
Slack to diver!❤
How deep can you go in that helmet?
It’s been a dream of mine for years to dive in a real Mark V suit, and I hope to make it happen one day!
Very interesting!
do the rubber seals still work? on timestamp 0:59 they look very teared
All the seals on this pump are leather, and we only replaced them as needed. The majority of the gaskets are still the originals
Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a fun walk . Is Barracuda reef off Ft, Laud .
It's between Ft. Lauderdale and Dania, just south of Port Everglades Inlet
Remember the area well . Lots of hogfish just S. of the channel. At least back in the 70/80's
Nice hat. Looks like fun
they don't make them like they used to. Thanks for sharing a rare glimpse into this old form of diving.
What a great way to experience the old world diving
How much pressure can it generate(or is that dependent on the depth that the diver is at)and what volume of air can it produce?
How deep is it possible to go wearing the helmet?
Very much enjoyed your videos, hard hat diving is a real experience I have had twice in the UK see link th-cam.com/video/2R0pJJBvJ5k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vcwkYcRVyNOJTGG0
do all the bubles coing out the glass area mean its leaking or is that a feature?
Good eyes, these are brand new custom made helmets; the whole purpose of the dive was to do a pre in-service check of the helmets and tweak as needed. Everything was simple to fix by tightening a few screws and re-seating the neckring gasket. Hopefully we'll be getting back in the water soon to confirm all is good.
Awesome. Simply awesome.
very cool - never seen one in action b4. looks like it would have been a good workout back in the day
What did you do for a compressor and umbilical?
We use anything from tank to compressor depending on what we're diving and the situation. For this short photo shoot we just used a tank
Was this at the boat ramp off of the stretch , headed to Key Largo ?
Shhh don't tell anyone (one of the best kept secrets in the keys)
@@brasshatdiver Thought of diving some of my Kirby Morgan's there by the ramp before the dock burned down
Outstanding!