Entries by Jeff Maynard

Historical Diving Society on ABC News

Recently the Historical Diving Society: Australia-Pacific was asked to help with an article and news report for ABC News. Committee member Steve Simmons of Adelaide dress in his US Navy Mark V helmet and suit (assisted by other members) and posed for photographs. We also supplied above and below water shots for the news crew. […]

MATOS Diving Gear Maintenance Days

Historical Diving Society: Australia-Pacific Members regularly meet to share information, swap parts and help one another maintain their equipment with regular servicing and inspections. In New South Wales, members call it MATOS Toolbox Days and welcome all financial members of HDS: Australia Pacific. Pictured are members Phil McGowen, Jeremy Taylor and Stephen Roe inflating a […]

Classic Diver #116 Published

The latest issue of our 28-page colour magazine, Classic Diver was published an posted to financial members in December 2025. In addition to the news, report on our AGM, there’s article on the Siebe-Gorman Dive Day held at Clifton Gardens, New South Wales, an informative article by Will Zambo on the history of Japanese diving […]