Morse Diving

Morse Diving is an American manufacturer diving equipment. It was founded in 1837.

Morse Diving is the oldest manufacturer of diving equipment in the world and the 412th oldest officially recorded company ever, sharing its founding year (1837) with Tiffany and Co.

Morse Diving was one of the primary manufacturers of the famous United States Navy Mark V diving helmet; during World War II, other manufacturers of this helmet were Schrader, DESCO (Diving Equipment and Salvage Company), and Miller-Dunn. Morse also manufactured the next generation Mark 12 free flow diving helmet which was used by the US Navy for almost 20 years.

Morse Diving was based in Rockland, Massachusetts as a prime supplier and distributor of commercial diving equipment, scuba gear, and other diving-related items to commercial and government users.

In 2015, the company declared bankruptcy. In 2016, it and its assets were purchased by DESCO, which continues the company by one of its older names, A.J. Morse & Sons, and continues using the Morse equipment to produce the Mark V helmet and other items under the Morse name. (DESCO also continues to use their original DESCO equipment to produce Mark V helmets under their name as well.)

External links

• http://www.morsediving.com