Momsen lung
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The Momsen lung was a primitive underwater rebreather used before and during World War II by American submariners as emergency escape gear. It was invented by Charles Momsen, who worked on it from 192
A Momsen lung in use during training
Momsen lungs on display on USS Drum
Steinke hood
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A Steinke hood, named for its inventor, Lieutenant Harris Steinke, is a device designed to aid escape from a sunken submarine. In essence, it is an inflatable life jacket with a hood that completely e
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…being discouraged by the difficulties faced by those who attempted to escape before them. Most of the crew perished. The Momsen lung was replaced by the Steinke hood beginning in 1962. German submarines had such a escape breathing apparatus as standard equipment since 1912…
Steinke hood
Trainee during ascent wearing a Steinke hood