Some equipment from France, England, Canada and Russia.
Ever seen a real ADS? Espalion offers you the chance. In this case it is a Galeazzi armored suit. Learn all about this subject in our ADS section.

A visitor expanding her knowledge of diving history.
In front is a one-person decompression chamber.

Equipment of more recent production is also very interesting. 
What about the Piel EP 300 (third from the left) or the La Spirotechnique deep sea diving equipment on the right?

Another rare piece of equipment. The Lama helmet, designed by Yves le Masson. In this case used as mixed gas equipment with the cannisters on the back.


More Comex equipment in the modern helmet collection.

 

Details

Musee du Scaphandre
14 Rue Dr. Tremoliere
12500 Espalion, France

Tel. 05 65 44 09 18 
Fax. 05 65 44 78 95

Opening hours

May, June and September: 2 PM till 6 PM
July and August: 10 AM till 12 AM and 2 PM till 6.45 PM
Special arrangements for groups

Many thanks to the museum president, monsieur Lucien Cabrolié for his help with this article.

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