Robert Ballard is a deep-sea explorer with a background in oceanography. He specializes in underwater archaeology and has organized expeditions which led to the discovery of many famous sunken ships, including the RMS Titanic.
Academic History
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Marine Geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1965)
- Master's degree in Geophysics from the University of Hawaii (1966)
- Ph.D. in Marine Geology from the University of Southern California (1967)
Notable Archaeological Discoveries
- RMS Titanic (1985)
- German battleship, Bismarck (1989)
- PT-109, the torpedo boat on which John F. Kennedy served (2002)
Robert Ballard Professional Profile
- Discoveries:
- 2002: John F. Kennedy's PT-109
- 1998: Wreck of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown
- 1989: Battleship Bismarck
- 1985: HMS( Her Majesties Ship) Titanic
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Fast Facts
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Earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Marine Geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara
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Currently works as a Professor of Oceanography at the University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode Island: Robert D. Ballard
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Began deep-sea exploration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 1967Titanic-Titanic: Robert Ballard
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