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Damiano 🇮🇹
August 21, 2023
Hiking
"Delving" into Dublin's maritime past... this unique diving bell takes us on a journey back in time, evoking images of daring divers and underwater exploration. Imagine the courage it took to descend into the depths within this bell, seeking treasures or working on underwater tasks.
As you stand by Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, take a moment to appreciate the history that this diving bell encapsulates. It's a tangible reminder of the city's connection to the water, a relic that sparks curiosity about the adventures and challenges faced by those who once used it 🛶🌊⚓
As you stand by Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, take a moment to appreciate the history that this diving bell encapsulates. It's a tangible reminder of the city's connection to the water, a relic that sparks curiosity about the adventures and challenges faced by those who once used it 🛶🌊⚓
Scout Jens
September 12, 2023
Hiking
The large diving bell now shelters a small exhibition about its former use. A piece of Dublin city history.
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Ulrike
August 18, 2024
Hiking
THE DIVING BELL
Designed by renowned engineer Bindon Blood Stoney (1828–1907), the diving bell was a groundbreaking piece of engineering innovation used in the construction of Dublin Port's quay walls from the Victorian era until 1958. Today, visitors can walk inside the structure to learn more about its history.
Designed by renowned engineer Bindon Blood Stoney (1828–1907), the diving bell was a groundbreaking piece of engineering innovation used in the construction of Dublin Port's quay walls from the Victorian era until 1958. Today, visitors can walk inside the structure to learn more about its history.
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