A Look Inside Jacques Cousteau's Conshelf II Expedition

  • A dome houses Jacques Cousteau's diving saucer in 1963.
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  • Jacques Cousteau discusses the Conshelf II Expedition with his crew.
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  • Jacques Cousteau on the deck of a boat talking with two men with diving gear on during the Conshelf II Expedition.
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  • Captain Jacques Cousteau explores the water surrounding the Conshelf II submersible.
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  • A diver films the Conshelf II submersible on the floor of the Red Sea in 1963.
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  • The Cousteaus and their crew relax in a submersible after work during the Conshelf II Expedition.
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  • Jacques Cousteau works at an audio-visual machine during the Conshelf II Expedition.
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July 8, 2014 2:18 PM EDT

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