What about this beauty ? This diving helmet was especially made for John Wayne when he played in the movie "Reap the wild wind". The movie was made in 1941 by the famous film director Cecil. B. Demille.

Apparently, John Wayne had a diving helmet collection at some time.


Photo courtesy/copyright of Richard Durgee

John having a go at a poor octopus. Picture contributed by our friend Barry Bock.


Have a look at this ! John and his tenders. This is a scan of an original 1941 movie still contributed by David Dekker.