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Founded in 1992, the Historical Diving Society USA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of human underwater activity.

Recognized as the benchmark authority in diving history, HDS USA documents and disseminates knowledge across all diving disciplines—commercial, military, scientific, and recreational—while promoting public awareness and participation in underwater exploration.

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Welcome to the Historical Diving Society USA, where preservation of the past and education embrace. You are about to immerse yourself in an adventure of discovery and learning. Your journey with the HDS USA begins here.

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The Historical Diving Society is your one-stop shop to discover and learn the history of diving. Our mission is to preserve, study, compile, archive, and disseminate information relating to the history of human underwater exploration.

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There are many ways to get involved with The Historical Diving Society. From becoming a member or sponsor, to donating historical equipment or your precious time. Contact us anytime at (805) 934-1660 or info@hds.org to discuss ways to get involved.

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One of the most significant benefits of Society membership is the quarterly magazine, The Journal of Diving History, where you’ll find comprehensive articles covering the history of diving from ancient times to the modern surge in recreational diving.

The Journal of Diving History