Augustus Siebe

Christian Augustus Siebe
Bust of Siebe, in the Science Museum's Blythe House store. It bears the inscription "A Siebe CE".
Born1788
Saxony, Germany
Died15 April 1872(1872-04-15) (aged 83–84)
At home (5, Denmark Street)
Resting placeWest Norwood Cemetery
OrganizationSiebe Gorman
Known forInnovations in diving apparatus
AwardsVulcan medal

Christian Augustus Siebe (known by his middle name; 1788 – 15 April 1872) was a British engineer chiefly known for his contributions to diving equipment.

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