bathyscaph

/ -ˌskæf; ˈbæθɪˌskeɪf; ˈbæθɪˌskæf; ˈbæθɪˌskæp /

noun

1. a submersible vessel having a flotation compartment with an observation capsule underneath, capable of reaching ocean depths of over 10 000 metres (about 5000 fathoms)

bathyscaph

1. A deep-sea research vessel that carries a crew and is free to maneuver independently.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bathyscaph¹

C20: from bathy- + -scaph , from Greek skaphē light boat

Example Sentences

While still at the surface, the 60-foot-long Navy submersible Trieste, a bathyscaph designed by Mr. Piccard’s father, lost its surface telephone.

From New York Times

In the 1960s, he participated in research, recovery and investigative operations along the ocean floor on the bathyscaph Trieste II. He later was officer in charge of the Deep Submergence Group and commanding officer of the U.S.

From Washington Post

The bathyscaph Trieste II extensively mapped those remains.

From Washington Post

Over the next couple of years, the wreckage was carefully mapped by the Navy’s bathyscaph Trieste.

From Washington Post

This time he went underwater in a clear bathyscaph to look at the wreck of 10th-century ship, which he said proved Russia had ancient links to the area.

From New York Times