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Figure 12

Description

Figure 12. Buchanan piezometers (PRINCESS ALICE models) - These newer modelswere used on the PRINCESS ALICE II by their designer, John Y. Buchanan in 1902.The first test of these instruments was on July 31st, 1902 in 2589 meters at Lat. 37 31 00N, Long. 24 54 15 W. Subsequently readings were made as deep as5943 meters.

Credit

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Photographer

Y. Berard

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
History of Oceanography Collection
The Early Instruments - Collections of the Oceanographic Museum at Monaco
Miscellaneous Instruments, Deck Gear, and Laboratory Instruments

Keywords

Oceanography