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Simone Melchior Cousteau was the wife and business partner of
undersea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. The first woman scuba
diver and aquanaut, Simone was at Jacques' side during his major
underwater accomplishments. She led him to the men and money who
would build his scuba invention, she helped buy their beloved
Calypso, saved the ship during a storm, and made sure each
exploration achieved its objective.  Although never visible in
the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau series, Simone played a
key role in the operation at sea. Acting as mother, healer,
nurse and psychiatrist to the all-male crew for 40 years, her
nickname was "La Bergere," the Shepherdess.  Simone was born on
19 January 1919 in Toulon, France. Her father Henri Melchior and
both grandfathers Jules Melchior (paternal) and Jean Baehme
(maternal) were admirals in the French Navy. Simone's mother was
Marguerite Melchior, affectionately called Guitte. She had two
brothers: Maurice, and