In the 1930s the boldest
attempt at crewed deep-sea
exploration was conducted
in the steel contraption
called the bathysphere. This
series of record-breaking
expeditions to study marine
life was staffed by Jocelyn
Crane Griffin‚ Else Bostel-
mann, and Gloria Hollister
Anable (shown here).
JOHN TEE-VAN124 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC