True of false A bathyscaph is a submersible that is self-propelled and free moving?

Yes. it is a type of SUBMARINE. The Funk and Wagnalls encyclopedia considers it to be a type of Submarine Vessel- the name comes from the Greek and means ( Deep Boat)- not deep chamber, bell, cylinder) so it goes. Bathyscaphe is often pronounced Bath-Escape which has a humorous sound. Blow Negative! even sounds like a bathroom appliance.