ballard, robert d

Provides firsthand information on how Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of the Titanic.

"Oceanographer and marine biologist Robert D. Ballard looks back on a long and storied life that includes accomplishments ranging from discovering new life-forms to finding the wreck of the Titanic"--Provided by publisher.

On the night of April 14, 1912, as it made its first voyage, the luxury steamship Titanic struck an iceberg. Then, a few hours after midnight on April 15, the ship sank thousands of feet before settling on the ocean floor. And that's where it stayed, whereabouts unknown, for the next 73 years until it was discovered by oceanographer Robert Ballard and his crew. The pictures and video Ballard brought back from the 1985 discovery helped stir new interest in the Titanic's voyage and its resting spot.

Text and accompanying photographs examine the life of Dr. Robert Ballard, who spent most of his career exploring the mysterious and dangerous depths of the oceans, and, after several attempts, discovered the wreck of the "Titanic.".

Oceanographer Robert Ballard tells the story of his undersea career.

Examines the achievements of the 20th century marine geologist best known for his exploration of the wreck of the Titanic.

An account of the sinking of the Titanic and Robert Ballard's search for the wreckage.

A biography which covers the life and professional work of the man whose numerous missions to study the ocean floor led to the discovery of the wreck of the Titanic.