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Expert deep-ocean explorer, marine archaeologist, shipwreck hunter, researcher, historian, salvage assistant. Featured in Discovery’s TV’s 12-part series, Treasure Quest, among other documentaries, and recently National Geographic's, Drain the Oceans, The Battle for The Black Swan. I am a multi-skilled enquiring individual, an excellent communicator and have the unique ability to make science, history, and archaeology understandable, interesting, and fun.I have extensive experience working in the maritime industry, Merchant Navy Deck Officer, Royal Naval Reserve Officer, Stability Officer on various oil rigs, offshore survival instructor/examiner, HSE Part III commercial diver, IMCA ROV pilot, marine archaeologist, and the shipwreck salvage sector. Experience:• Shipwreck hunter, researcher and explorer.• Locating, investigating, excavating and salvaging shipwrecks.• Processing, recording and documenting artefacts, including precious metals such as gold/silver coins and ingots.• Working with work-class ROVs and state of the art subsea technology and tooling. • Authoring academic and technical reports, articles, and other publications.• Media commentator, podcaster, and broadcaster.• Keynote speaker and lecturer. I have worked on hundreds of shipwreck sites dating from 1st century B.C to 20th century in the oceans and seas around the world. I have explored more shipwrecks using ROV technology than any other marine archaeologist in the world. My high-profile projects include the SS Republic, Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (The Black Swan) HMS Victory 1744, SS Gairsoppa, SS Central America, RMS Lusitania, 17th and 18th century privateers, WWII German U-Boats, and aircraft wrecks to name but a few. Deep-water shipwreck investigations and salvage attract global media attention. My work continues to be featured in newspapers, journals, podcasts, and TV shows. My expert commentary and advice is sought for university lectures and news, including the recent Titan submersible incident in the North Atlantic. I am affectionately known as the “People’s Arch” a name given to me by TV show directors/producers.

Listed skills include Maritime, Marine Engineering, Offshore Drilling, Archaeology, and 46 others.