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What was the name of the shipwreck that divers recovered 28 cannons from while wearing Charles and John Deane's helmet and dive suit?

“Royal George”, one of the Royal Navy’s fleet vessels, sank with 28 cannons onboard.  In 1834, all 28 cannons were successfully recovered with a large part of the recovery operation success going to the Deane brothers for the design of the helmets and dive suits worn.

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  • Scuba Diving History
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