#8: The Revolutionary 1907 Iron Man Diving Suit
In the year 1907, Captain Enos B. Petrie unveiled the Iron Man diving suit, pioneering pressure resistance and electrification in underwater exploration gear. Although it appears antiquated today, it represents the pinnacle of technology.
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Despite its innovation, Iron Man wasn’t the inaugural diving ensemble. It eclipsed earlier attempts, like the 1700s ‘Old Gentleman of Raahe,’ a cowhide suit preserved in a Finnish museum that showcased underwater attire’s evolution.