So you thnk you think you know all about the Underwater World?

1. What does DCI stand for?

Depth, Confirmation and Instruction

Decompression Cardio Incident

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Decompression Illness

DCI stands for Decompression Illness, which refers to a condition that occurs when a person ascends too quickly from a deep dive, causing nitrogen bubbles to form in the body tissues. This can lead to symptoms such as joint pain, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. Decompression Illness is a common risk for divers, and proper decompression procedures are necessary to prevent it.

Explanation

DCI stands for Decompression Illness, which refers to a condition that occurs when a person ascends too quickly from a deep dive, causing nitrogen bubbles to form in the body tissues. This can lead to symptoms such as joint pain, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. Decompression Illness is a common risk for divers, and proper decompression procedures are necessary to prevent it.

2. This is the symbol of UK’s leading dive club and the sport’s National Governing Body. What does BSAC stand for?

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British SCUBA Club

Basic Sub Aqua Club

British Sub Aqua Club

BSAC stands for British Sub Aqua Club, which is the symbol of UK's leading dive club and the sport's National Governing Body. This organization is dedicated to promoting and supporting underwater activities, particularly scuba diving, in the UK.

Explanation

BSAC stands for British Sub Aqua Club, which is the symbol of UK's leading dive club and the sport's National Governing Body. This organization is dedicated to promoting and supporting underwater activities, particularly scuba diving, in the UK.

3. What is Tony Liddicoat’s (Sea Dog) diving book called?

I did it my way

My life as the greatest, funniest self esteemed, world famous author, treasure hunter and Diver

Five Bells – Job Done

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The correct answer is "Five Bells – Job Done". This book is most likely about Tony Liddicoat's experiences as a diver, specifically focusing on completing tasks or jobs related to diving. The title suggests that the author has accomplished his goals or tasks successfully, as indicated by the phrase "Job Done" which implies completion. The use of "Five Bells" in the title could refer to a diving signal or a milestone in the author's diving career.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Five Bells – Job Done". This book is most likely about Tony Liddicoat's experiences as a diver, specifically focusing on completing tasks or jobs related to diving. The title suggests that the author has accomplished his goals or tasks successfully, as indicated by the phrase "Job Done" which implies completion. The use of "Five Bells" in the title could refer to a diving signal or a milestone in the author's diving career.

4. What does the abbreviation ADS stand for in relation to military diving?

Air and Diver Supervisor

Army Depth and Surface Qualifications

Army Diving Supervisor

Army and Diving Specialist

Army Diving Supervisors plans and organises engineering underwater tasks (some complex) and requires navigation skills etc. Are trained in First Aid, casualty management and DCI

Explanation

Army Diving Supervisors plans and organises engineering underwater tasks (some complex) and requires navigation skills etc. Are trained in First Aid, casualty management and DCI

5. All British services train divers for all aspects of underwater work, bomb disposal, concreting, ship bottom searches, demolitions, reconnaissance etc. But who introduced diving to the British forces and when?

Commander (Buster) Crabb, Royal Navy in 1935 During the Second World war

Lt Biggles, Royal Air Force in 1980 during the Falklands war

Colonel Charles Pasley, Army (Royal Engineers) in 1838

Captain Mannering, Dads Army in 1962

Colonel (later General Sir) Charles Pasley (1780-1861), Director of the Royal Engineer Establishment, Chatham (now the Royal Military School of Engineering) and inventor of the electric detonator, was responsible for the introduction of diving into the Royal Engineers in 1838.

He recognised the military potential of a diving apparatus developed by Messrs Siebe and Gorman and became the first service diver in the world when he experimented with the equipment at Woolwich.

Explanation

Colonel (later General Sir) Charles Pasley (1780-1861), Director of the Royal Engineer Establishment, Chatham (now the Royal Military School of Engineering) and inventor of the electric detonator, was responsible for the introduction of diving into the Royal Engineers in 1838.

He recognised the military potential of a diving apparatus developed by Messrs Siebe and Gorman and became the first service diver in the world when he experimented with the equipment at Woolwich.