Yves Le Prieur
Yves Le Prieur (1885-1963) was a French Navy officer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of scuba diving equipment.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Le Prieur was born on March 23, 1885, in France. He joined the French Navy at a young age and developed a keen interest in underwater exploration and marine biology.
Career[edit | edit source]
In 1925, Le Prieur invented the first self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, or SCUBA, which allowed divers to explore underwater without being tethered to a surface supply of air. This invention revolutionized the field of underwater exploration and paved the way for modern scuba diving.
In addition to his work on scuba equipment, Le Prieur also made significant contributions to the development of rocketry. He invented a type of rocket-propelled grenade, known as the Le Prieur rocket, which was used by the French military during World War I.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Le Prieur's inventions have had a lasting impact on the fields of underwater exploration and military technology. His work on scuba equipment has been particularly influential, with many modern scuba systems still using principles first developed by Le Prieur.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Yves Le Prieur: A Man, A Life, A Vision, by Gérard Loridon (2015)
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