The diver, Mr W. Smith, is the centre figure in the group of three. On his left and right, respectively, are Captain Shaw and Engineer Fama (diver’s mate). In his present engagement Diver Smith has a more than usually arduous task. The current is strong—the set is well shown in the next photograph —and the water has been so dirty that he has had to be guided to a great extent by the sense of touch. However, despite the many difficulties encountered, he succeeded iu plugging the rent made by the collision in the vessel’s side.
The diver is here shown ready to descend. The important part of his work, as previously was the blocking of the hole in the vessel’s side.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 997, 27 May 1911, Page 4
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122The diver, Mr W. Smith, is the centre figure in the group of three. On his left and right, respectively, are Captain Shaw and Engineer Fama (diver’s mate). In his present engagement Diver Smith has a more than usually arduous task. The current is strong—the set is well shown in the next photograph —and the water has been so dirty that he has had to be guided to a great extent by the sense of touch. However, despite the many difficulties encountered, he succeeded iu plugging the rent made by the collision in the vessel’s side. The diver is here shown ready to descend. The important part of his work, as previously was the blocking of the hole in the vessel’s side. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 997, 27 May 1911, Page 4
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