The Old Gentleman, which is part of the Raahe Museum collection (Finland), is the world's oldest surviving diving suit. The suit, made of calfskin, dates back to the 18th century.Thread - www.reddit.com
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The Old Gentleman, which is part of the Raahe Museum collection (Finland), is the world's oldest surviving diving suit. The suit, made of calfskin, dates back to the 18th century.

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