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206 BCE
Invention of Compass
The earliest magnetic compass is seen in the Han and Tang Dynasty. This paved the way for more developed compasses, aiding many sailors as they traveling through unknown seas. (navigation) -
673
Moon Controls Tide
Venerable Bede, an historian, connected the tidal waves of the ocean to the phases of the moon and its gravitational pull, leading to the discovery of a major natural phenomenon. (scientific research) -
1506
Verrazano
Giovanni de Verrazano sailed from the coast of Florida to New Jersey and charted the geography of the Atlantic Coast to educate many of navigating the land in the future. (navigation) -
Invention of Submarine
Cornelius Drebbel, appointed an inventor by King James I, produced the first workable submarine, which would later be used for many military operations. (military) -
Development of the Dive Suit
John Lethbridge was an engineer responsible for designing the first dive suit, consisting of a barrel of air and a window. This allowed the idea of human observation of the ocean to become possible. (scientific research) -
First Underwater Camera
By using a metal box, surrounding a 19th century camera, William Thompson was able to take photographs underwater, leading to modern day cameras which allow many to observe oceans' wonders. This invention has educated many on what oceans looks like. (scientific research) -
Challenger Exploration
John Murray and Charles Wyville Thompson led the expedition to gain scientific knowledge of the ocean and its inhabitants. Labs were on board the HMS Challenger ship where scientists studied ocean temperatures in different areas, sea creatures, and the contents of the sea floor, etc.. (scientific research) -
Echo-Sounder
This invention allowed submarines to detect each other, which increased military advantages. (military) -
Swallow Float
An oceanographer, John Swallow, developed the the swallow float which detected underwater currents of the ocean. It released a signal, allowing a boats to follow it. (scientific research) -
Deepest Dive
Victor Vescovo took part in an exploration of the deepest parts of the 5 seas where he dove 10,927 meters in the Mariana Trench. This is the farthest anyone has ever dove into the ocean. (scientific research)
