Jonathan Moore is a senior underwater archaeologist with Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Team based in Ottawa. He grew up in Kingston, Ontario where he attended Queen’s University. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Maritime Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. Jonathan, who has been diving for over twenty-five years, was a member …

Brian Nadwidny lives just outside of Edmonton, Alberta in Sherwood Park. He started diving in 1980, but wasn’t introduced to the fascinating world of shipwrecks until 1989 when he was able to live in Halifax, Nova Scotia for 2 years. Since then, he has visited shipwrecks all over the world, from the Shetland Islands of …

Marine Archaeologist, Shipwreck Hunter, Southern Gentleman Ralph Wilbanks is probably best known for discovering the Confederate Submarine H.L. Hunley. However, this extraordinary accomplishment pales when viewed against the fullness of this singular individual’s life.  Ralph is the principal investigator and owner of Diversified Wilbank’s Inc., and has over 35 years of experience in underwater archaeology.  Ralph has …

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One of Tom’s favourite phrases is, “The more I learn, the more I learn how little I know,” from Socrates, which he finds translates perfectly into Great Lakes diving. “The more I dive the more I realize there’s more out there to discover than I ever imagined,” he said recently. Drawing on over 1,000 dives …

Marc-André Bernier is the Chief of the Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Service since 2008. Born in Kapuskasing Ontario, he completed a B.A. in Classical Studies and an M.A. in Greek Archaeology, both at the University of Ottawa. With the Underwater Archaeology Service since 1990, he has worked on and directed many shipwreck projects in Canada …

Mike has more than three decades of experience in the professional commercial dive industry and is an internationally renowned wreck diver. He began his career in 1977, concentrating on underwater construction and the offshore oil and gas industry. After becoming a certified decompression-chamber operator, a licensed dive medic and a licensed captain, he expanded his …

Dr. Charles E. Herdendorf is Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences (Oceanography) at The Ohio State University and an Affiliate Scholar in the Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University (B.S. and M.S. in Geology) and The Ohio State University (Ph.D. in Limnology & Oceanography) and completed post-graduate studies in …

David Trotter has been involved in Great Lakes Shipwrecks……searching, diving, exploring and documenting new discoveries for 35+ years. The solving of “history’s mysteries” has made significant contributions to the history of our Great Lakes and provided new exploration opportunities for sport and technical divers to enjoy. Dave’s discoveries have been featured on the Discovery Channel, …

Mike and Georgann Wachter are well known as the authors of Erie Wrecks and Lights, Erie Wrecks East, and Erie Wrecks West. In addition to their books, Mike and Georgann have recently published a Lake Erie shipwreck map listing over 300 GPS wreck coordinates for divers. They have been diving around the world since the mid 1970’s.  However, …

Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg, well-known maritime historians, scuba divers, authors, lecturers, photographers, and videographers, are a Chicago-area husband-and-wife team who love to explore shipwrecks, particularly those in the Great Lakes. They both have underwater archaeology certifications from Great Britain’s Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS). Joan has a degree in History and has been the Chairman …

Master of Ceremonies One of Tom’s favourite phrases is, “The more I learn, the more I learn how little I know,” from Socrates, which he finds translates perfectly into Great Lakes diving. “The more I dive the more I realize there’s more out there to discover than I ever imagined,” he said recently. Drawing on …

Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, it was only natural that Gerry Altoff would have an interest in history. Gerry is a widely recognized expert on the Battle of Lake Erie and the War of 1812 as well as flint period small arms, artillery, and black powder safety. He has published numerous historical papers, presented at a …

Tony has been diving since 1977 and is a certified PADI Divemaster. He is the president of Silent World Information Masters, Inc. He is presently on the Maritime board and Divemaster of Dossins Museum in Detroit, Michigan. His images have taken best in show and first place in photo contests throughout the United  States, Grand …

Jim Kennard has been diving and exploring the lakes in the northeast since 1970. He has found over 200 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, NY Finger Lakes and in the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers over the past 35 years. Using his background as an electrical engineer, he built the side scan sonar system …

Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg, well-known maritime historians, scuba divers, authors, lecturers, photographers, and videographers, are a Chicago-area husband-and-wife team who love to explore shipwrecks, particularly those in the Great Lakes. They both have underwater archaeology certifications from Great Britain’s Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS). Joan has a degree in History and has been the Chairman …

Robert Osborne has always been passionate about two things, story telling and scuba diving. He’s fulfilled the first of these passions through his work as a journalist. For 29 years he’s worked for every major network in Canada as a producer and reporter. For the last 17 years Robert has been the Senior Field Producer …

For 38 years Jim & Pat Stayer have been diving in the Great Lakes and around the world.  Pat is a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame and Jim has been a U.S.C.G Licensed Captain for 27 years.  They have co-authored three books and produced 23 DVDs.  The Stayers have discovered eight shipwrecks …