A New Diving Bell, the invention of Don Antonio Tarsia one of the engineers of the Neopolitan navy, was tried at Naples on the 18th ult. It remained three hours under water at a depth of 50 feet, with three men inside, who regaled themselves with a breakfast during that time.- Liverpool Albion, November, 8.

SG & SGTL Vol 12 ; Page 30 ; 29 Jan 1855

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