Maurice Fargues | |
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![]() Maurice Fargues before his fatal deep dive attempt. | |
Born | |
Died | September 17, 1947 | (aged 34)
Nationality | French |
Known for | Diver |
Maurice Fargues (April 23, 1913 – September 17, 1947) was a diver with the French Navy and a close associate of commander Philippe Tailliez and deputy commander Jacques Cousteau.[1] In August 1946, Fargues saved the lives of Cousteau and Frédéric Dumas during their dive into the karstic spring of Vaucluse. On September 17, 1947, while attempting to set a new depth record, Maurice Fargues became the first diver to die using an Aqua-Lung.[2]