GRUPUL 279 SCAFANDRI (1967 – 1976): PRIMA UNITATE DE SCAFANDRI DE LUPTĂ A FORȚELOR NAVALE ROMÂNE
279 DIVERS GROUP (1967-1976): THE FIRST COMBAT DIVERS UNIT OF THE ROMANIAN NAVY
Author(s): Marian TănaseSubject(s): History, Archaeology, Recent History (1900 till today), Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: Editura Muzeului National al Marinei Romane
Keywords: 279 Divers Group; Romanian Navy; Constantin Scarlat; Communist Regime;
Summary/Abstract: Since the creation of the divers section in the Romanian Navy and up until the 60`s, they would use the classical diving equipment, with surface oxygen delivery.Ten years after the end of World War II, Romania bought some modern diving equipment from the USSR. This sparked the creation of its separate combat diving unit, imbolded by the actions of their pioneer: commander Constantin Scarlat.
Journal: Dunărea și Marea Neagră în spațiul euroasiatic. Istorie, relații politice și diplomație
- Issue Year: VIII/2020
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 263-299
- Page Count: 37
- Language: English, Romanian