The Calypso was built in the US in 1942 as a
minesweeper. She was bought in 1950 by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and after
extensive changes and modifications has become a fully equipped ocean research
vessel, complete with observation chamber in the stern, oval diving bell,
Galaezzi diving chamber, inflatable boat for shallow waters, helicopter and
other sub aqua equipment. length is 42M, tonnage 360 tons and a top speed of 12
knots.
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