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My family came in 1635 from England and settled in Williamsburg. Shortly after, they split up; half went to New England and half stayed in Virginia. I'm a Virginian Ballard.


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Author Bio


  • NameRobert Ballard
  • DescriptionUnited States Navy officer, oceanographer and underwater archaeologist
  • BornJune 30, 1942
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer; Archaeologist; Anthropologist; Author; Oceanographer
  • AwardsNational Humanities Medal; William Procter Prize For Scientific Achievement