Pirelli ARO Rebreather and Mask

Object/Artifact

Key West Art & Historical Society

Pirelli ARO Rebreather and Mask

Name/Title

Pirelli ARO Rebreather and Mask

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.2383

Description

Closed-circuit oxygen rebreathing apparatus designed for military and combat diving. The apparatus consists of a black rubber breathing and counter-lung bag, leather harness, two black oxygen cylinders, and a circular face mask. The closed-circuit system recirculates exhaled breathing gas while removing carbon dioxide and replenishing oxygen, allowing the diver to operate underwater without producing visible bubbles. Manufactured by Pirelli in Italy, this type of apparatus was associated with Italian military combat swimmers, including the Decima Flottiglia MAS, and was subsequently used for military diving training.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Italy

Region

Central Europe

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Tank, Scuba

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Water Recreation

Nomenclature Class

Recreational Devices

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

22 in

Depth

22 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Poor