One notable U.S. Navy Master Diver in Black history is Carl Brashear. Brashear was born in 1931 in Kentucky and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1948. Despite facing racial discrimination and obstacles, Brashear became the first African American U.S. Navy Master Diver.

Brashear's most famous accomplishment was overcoming a serious injury in 1966 that cost him part of his left leg. Despite the challenges, he fought to return to full active duty and eventually qualified as a U.S. Navy Master Diver in 1970, becoming the first amputee to achieve this prestigious rank.

Carl Brashear's perseverance and determination in the face of adversity have made him a symbol of courage and resilience in U.S. Navy history. Brashear's life was depicted in the 2000 movie "Men of Honor," starring Cuba Gooding Jr. in the role of Brashear.