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> It's a very compact, utilitarian design and even includes a half-mask
> complete with spider strap.  I can't help but feel sorry for the guys who
> actually used the things.  It's not exactly the best O2 'breather design
> I've ever seen!
>
> Strike
>
And you would know being the old man of the sea that you are.  Is that a
picture of you next to the 17th century dive apparatus in the maritime
museum in Monte Carlo?

CH