first use of a sidemount rebreather

iain-hsm · 26th February 2007, 16:10

Duncan. Thanks for the memory of Steve Whynn-Roberts (died, cancer) We first worked together when I was offshore with Sub Sea International when they took over Strongwork, Steve was ex Underwater Welders and had a place in Tyseal base Aberdeen during the 70’s oil boom. In those days he was building compressors, submersible hydraulic power packs and diving systems for the offshore diving industry. We also worked together with Oman Navy, and with the Sri Lankan Navy, u/w weapons. We last worked together with HSM just prior to his diagnosis on the design and build of the DDRC hyperbaric chamber.
As for the French DC55 in those days we were aware of a number of French exotic products “Frogs” and “Crabs” being the most memorable. RIP Steve.

Duncan Price · 27th February 2007, 07:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by iain-hsm)

RIP Steve.

Iain

There was an obituary published about him in the CDG Newsletter, probably also the general caving press too. I understand that he was a hard hat diver until the early '70's then moved into submarine engineering. Windsurfing was his other love.

Duncan

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iain-hsm Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Loughborough England uk Posts: 347	Re: first use of a sidemount rebreather Duncan. Thanks for the memory of Steve Whynn-Roberts (died, cancer) We first worked together when I was offshore with Sub Sea International when they took over Strongwork, Steve was ex Underwater Welders and had a place in Tyseal base Aberdeen during the 70’s oil boom. In those days he was building compressors, submersible hydraulic power packs and diving systems for the offshore diving industry. We also worked together with Oman Navy, and with the Sri Lankan Navy, u/w weapons. We last worked together with HSM just prior to his diagnosis on the design and build of the DDRC hyperbaric chamber. As for the French DC55 in those days we were aware of a number of French exotic products “Frogs” and “Crabs” being the most memorable. RIP Steve.
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27th February 2007, 07:51	#12 (permalink)
Duncan Price Sump Monster Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wells, Somerset, UK Posts: 337	Re: first use of a sidemount rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by iain-hsm) RIP Steve. Iain There was an obituary published about him in the CDG Newsletter, probably also the general caving press too. I understand that he was a hard hat diver until the early '70's then moved into submarine engineering. Windsurfing was his other love. Duncan
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