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John Ernest Williamson

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English photographer, filmmaker and inventor of the photosphere (1881-1966)

United KingdomArtistsLived 1881 to 1966 · aged 84
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John Ernest Williamson was an English filmmaker who invented the "photosphere" from which he filmed and photographed undersea. He is credited as being the first person to take an underwater photograph from a submarine.

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A 1915 illustration of the tube, drawn by Ernest's younger brother George[1]A 1915 illustration of the tube, drawn by Ernest's younger brother George[1]Williamson descending into the tube with cameraWilliamson descending into the tube with camera

Awards 1

International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1966 · aged 84
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