1 Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1936. Studied Anthropology and Archaeology at Los Angeles City College and the University of Maryland. Specialized in marine archaeology and naval and maritime history. Has been carrying out archaeological explorations throughout the world since 1953. Author of over 400 scientific reports, popular articles and books. Has been involved in the production of over thirty documentary films and has lectured for more than ten years throughout the world. Co‐organizer and navigator of the voyage of Nina II, a replica of Columbus's caravel, from Spain to San Salvador in 1962; as a result was made a Knight Commander of the Order of Isabel the Catholic by the Spanish Government.
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1 Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1936. Studied Anthropology and Archaeology at Los Angeles City College and the University of Maryland. Specialized in marine archaeology and naval and maritime history. Has been carrying out archaeological explorations throughout the world since 1953. Author of over 400 scientific reports, popular articles and books. Has been involved in the production of over thirty documentary films and has lectured for more than ten years throughout the world. Co‐organizer and navigator of the voyage of Nina II, a replica of Columbus's caravel, from Spain to San Salvador in 1962; as a result was made a Knight Commander of the Order of Isabel the Catholic by the Spanish Government.