I found an interesting piece of British history while diving—a Camp Coffee bottle! First produced in 1876 by Paterson & Sons Ltd. in Glasgow, Camp Coffee is a coffee and chicory syrup originally made as a form of instant coffee but now primarily used in baking. This syrupy blend of sugar, chicory, and coffee became a staple across the British Empire. The bottle, inscribed with "Glasgow," "Paterson’s," and "Camp Coffee & Chicory," carries a rich legacy in its small form.
While diving in Prospect, I uncovered this remarkable piece of history — an antique bottle made of ‘black glass,’ perfectly preserved in the sand. Despite its name, 'black glass' is actually a deep green or purple that appears black to the naked eye.
These bottles, used in the 18th and 19th centuries, protected liquids from sunlight, preserving everything from wine to medicinal tinctures. It’s fascinating to hold something that’s traveled through time. What stories do you think this bottle could tell?
Here’s a video of that strange find I posted photos of. Maybe this will help decipher what it was.
Some truly remarkable finds from snorkelling in a river last night!
Morning coffee and chat about what’s new
Nothing more peaceful than being underwater.
While diving, I stumbled upon an antique embossed bottle that I first mistook for a beer bottle. To my surprise, it turned out to be an Angostura Bitters bottle from the late 1800s! It was originally made as a medicinal remedy. This stunning dark olive-green bottle is blown in a three-piece mold with an applied lip and is in excellent condition. Its historical allure is highlighted by the embossing around the shoulder and base reading "Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Hijos."
What’s in the water out in Lower Prospect?
Anything could be anywhere!
A big thank you to my friend Clay (Aquatic Monkey) and @east2westfreediving for this generous gift of new fins! It was very unexpected and kind of you.
Successful iPhone recovery from lake!
Someone wasn't havin' it this day 😂
A coffee maker? Well that’s a new one!
Come along with me for a dive and see what’s in this lake in Dartmouth.
My BLU3 Nomad Unboxing @diveblu3 | Battery Powered Diving
I'm pretty excited to share that I have a brand new dive system, courtesy of the wonderful folks at BLU3!
Nomad is a battery powered dive system that delivers you compressed air from the surface through a hose as you breathe underwater to a maximum depth of 30 feet. Extremely compact and user-friendly, Nomad provides 45-60+ minutes of dive time per battery, depending on diver usage.
Why Dive BLU3?
Discovering the Blu3 Nemo last year was a total game-changer for my underwater adventures. As someone who's always had a passion for the ocean, I felt like snorkeling only let me skim the surface. The Nemo's compact, battery-powered design let me dive deeper and stay underwater longer without the hassle of heavy gear. Plus, learning to use it was a breeze thanks to the free online training at www.diveblu3.com/training. It made exploring new spots and capturing stunning footage easier and safer, taking my content to the next level. The Nemo is so portable and simple to use that I could share the experience with friends and family, making our ocean adventures even more memorable.
I can't wait to use the Nomad to take my adventures even deeper.
Buy the Nomad!
https://www.diveblu3.com/saltwatersean
No edits, no music – just pure underwater #asmr sounds for you to listen to. #oceansounds #asmrcommunity #asmrsounds
Found a pair of Oakley sunglasses!
Vintage Pepsi-Cola bottle I found snorkelling!
