Esgee Self-Rescuer
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An Esgee self contained self-recuer pack, made by Siebe Gorman and Company Ltd.
Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. was a British company that developed diving equipment and breathing equipment and worked on commercial diving and marine salvage projects. The company advertised itself as 'Submarine Engineers'. It was founded by Augustus Siebe, a German-born British engineer chiefly known for his contributions to diving equipment.
Details
- Category:
- Coal Mining
- Collection:
- Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
- Object Number:
- Y2002.19.762
- Materials:
- metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and asbestos
- Measurements:
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overall: 85 mm x 128 mm x 168 mm,
- type:
- self-rescuer pack
- credit:
- Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery
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