Ron Benson and ScubaWhr
Vintage Equipment
Wanted Double Hose Regulators for Dive Store Display - Click Here
Please email Ron: goingunder@embarqmail.com
612-419-0559
Regulator Museum Click on this link to see more
Regulators By Serial Number (slow loading wait for pictures)
Vintage Gear Virtual Museum temp out of order during re-work of pages...
Take a tour of Ron's Vintage Collection
Email: goingunder@embarqmail.com
*Note - Ron Benson is a private collector and does vintage restoration for his own personal use, this page has no endorsement from Going Under Dive Center. The dive center does display Ron's collection for public appreciation - this is the extent of relationship.
DESCO Corporation
240 N. Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tel: (414) 272-2371
Fax: (414) 272-2373DESCO has been producing commercial and Navy diving equipment since 1937. They manufacture and repair/refurbish Mk V Helmets along with a wide range of other helmets and related items. Hunter drysuits and several other complimentary items are also distributed by DESCO.
Inland Divers Vintage Dive Club
Inland Divers Vintage Dive Club
Tel: (763) 536-8327Founded by Frans Carlson, this group of divers from Minnesota and Wisconsin that dive vintage diving equipment. The Inland Vintage Diver's Group promotes the use, collecting ,and maintenance of vintage scuba equipment. The mailing list will allow members to be flexible and timely about information and assist in setting up dives and serve as a virtual meeting site.
Flashback Scuba
Dedicated to the preservation of vintage diving equipment and uncovering the story behind its development. We hope to bring you first hand accounts, original articles, never before seen photos, and some of the rarest equipment ever made. Flashback Scuba is a work in progress. Check back often.
Historical Diving Society Canada
241A East First Street (Rear)
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7L 1B4
Tel: (604) 980-6262
Fax: (604) 980-6236"To provide a forum for individuals and organizations with an interest in the history of humanity's underwater exploits. This includes all aspects of commercial, military, recreational, scientific and experimental diving."
Historical Diving Society USA
PO Box 2837
Santa Maria, CA 93457
Tel: (805) 934-1660
Fax: (805) 938-0550The Historical Diving Society USA was formed in 1992 and is dedicated to preserving, protecting and recording diving history. Their website and quarterly member newsletter provide historical information and resources.
Morse Diving, Inc.
Morse Diving, Inc.
199 Weymouth St.
Rockland, Mass 02370
Tel: (877) 876-6773
Fax: (781) 871-9395The name Morse has been synonymous with the best in diving equipment since 1837. At the time, the partnership of Morse and Fletcher was formed for the manufacture of brass goods at the corner of Water & Congress Streets, Boston, Ma. In 1864, the firm became Andrew J. Morse and Sons under which name it continued until 1940. Then the name Morse was incorporated as Morse Diving Equipment Company, Inc. Finally in 1998, the name of Morse was incorporated to Morse Diving Inc.
Vintage Scuba Supply
287 McMullen Creek Road
Selma, Oregon 97538 USA"Dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of antique and vintage scuba gear for collectors and users alike." Examples of early scuba gear from companies such as US Divers, Dacor, Sportsways and Voit. You will see single and double hose regulators, tanks, fins, masks, literature, and more. Vintage Scuba Supply also has a selection of parts for many double hose regulators. Sales and service of vintage equipment as well as historical information, photo gallery, online museum, and forum.
