The Bell

A diving bell was originally made to bring people into the depths of the ocean in order to collect sponges or other sea life. Then the idea of doing construction work underwater was made, and the rest is history. In any diving operation that is either in rough or cold seas, or extreme depths a bell is lowered. It gives shelter to the diver when not in the water, or allows the divers inside to be kept under pressure allowing the body to act as if it was at a certain dept. Saturation divers use them everyday. they usually are not very comfortable places to be in and just because they offer safety it doesn't mean they are very safe.