Today’s article is a part of a special collection, known as the Marine Hall Of Fame. Recently we have decided to publish the collection as the Marine Biological Hall Of Distinction. It is the exact same collection, however it is just under a separate name. In this special collection we will discuss marine biologists who we feel have served marine biology & oceanography the most. We do this in order to commemorate these marine biologists & to show gratitude for everything they have contributed to our oceans. This collection has no relation to the main month’s series. This series publishes on the 25th of every month, shortly after our article on the oceanic environment of a certain region on the 20th. Today’s marine biologist, is Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass, an Austrian pioneer in diving & marine biologist. He is most well-known for his work in underwater film, which he made an industry. His wife Lotte Hass, was an actor so this helped his films greatly. He has written 32 books in total as well. In this article we will discuss the Early Life & Education of Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass, the Later Life & Career of Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass, & finally, his awards, honours, achievements, & accomplishments Of Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass. With that being said, let us delve into the father of underwater film.
The Early Life & Education Of Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass
Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass was born on January 23rd of 1919. He was born in the city of Vienna, Austria, where he was born to an attorney as a father. This influenced him to pursue law as a career originally. It seems that as a child, he had little to no interest in marine biology or underwater film. Little is known about his childhood, & unfortunately the details of his early education are unclear. It seems, he had his first encounter with underwater photography & hunting at the age of 19 on a vacation to the Riveria. On this vacation at the Riveria, he met the American Diver & Pilot, Guy Gilpatric. They both dived together at the Riveria & took photographs of their diving expedition. This is where he had his first encounter with underwater film. He published his first book, titled “Diving to Adventure” in the year 1939, which was full of photographs from this trip.
The Later Life & Career Of Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass
At the age of 19, Hans made his first expedition to the Caribbean Sea, which led to him writing his first professional article in 1938. In the year 1940, he officially changed from studying law to studying Zoology. Now, Hans Suffered from Raynauds Disease, which causes blocks in your blood flow in small arteries. This gave him a chance to be excused from the German Military in 1942, which he was. In 1942 he bought the sailing ship Seeteufel & was going to use it for an expedition through the Mediterranean Sea. Unfortunately, he was unable to go on this Mediterranean expedition, due to World War 2 being in full force. After abandoning that plan, he rented a sailing ship in Piraeus, Greece. Using this vessel he sailed through the Aegan Sea for a few months, as well as the Sea of Crete. In the spring & summer of 1943, he spent his time in the Stazione Zoologica in both Naples & the Island of Capri. While here he collected bryozoans for his thesis. Later on in the year 1944, he finished his thesis & graduated with a Ph.D in Biology from the University of Berlin. Soon after in 1945, he married his first wife Mrs. Hannelore Schroth, a German actress. With her he had his first son, Hans Hass Junior, who was born in the year 1946. Unfortunately, their marriage didn’t last, & they divorced after only 5 years in 1950. Also in 1950, he married his second wife Lotte Hass, who was also a German actress & underwater diver. With her had a daughter, Meta Hass. With her, he made many of his underwater films. During Hans’s life he was known as the rival of the French scientist, Jacques Cousteau, as Hans believed that Cousteau would only acknowledge himself, & never others’ achievements. Unfortunately, on June 16th of 2013 in the Austrian city of Vienna, Hans passed away at the age of 94. He was survived by his wife Lotte Hass, & his daughter Meta Hass.
The Awards, Honours, Achievements, & Accomplishments Of Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass
1. He photographed all pictures in, authored, & published “Diving to Adventure” Circa 1939.
2. He is credited as the director for 10 films, the writer for 7 films, & the cinematographer for 6 films.
3. He won the Romy Television Award at the Romy Gala in 2012.
4. Hans claimed to be the first diver to use proper oxygen delivery equipment, which revolutionized diving as we know it.
5. He is credited with being an inventor or the inventor of underwater cameras.
6. He wrote, photographed photographs for, & published a total of 32 books.
Directories / Credits
“Hans Hass, Early Undersea Explorer, Dies at 94”, Written By Paul Vietello, July 3rd 2013. Published by the New York Times. Retrieval Date: May 24th, 2023.
“Whose Wednesday: Hans Hass” Written by Piter Kehoma Boll, Published at an unknown date. Published by the Earthling Nature Blog. Retrieval Date: May 24th, 2023.
“Hans Hass”, Written by unknown, & published on an unknown date. Published by Imdb. Retrieval Date: May 24th, 2023.
“Hans Heinrich Romulus Hass”, Written by unknown, & published on an unknown date. Published by the Equator Journal. Retrieval Date: May 24th, 2023.
https://equatorjournal.com/post/619205569164787712/hans-heinrich-romulus-hass-1950-hans-heinrich/amp
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