E. Lee Spence | |
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 E. Lee Spence with a 22kt gold sword hilt. | |
| Born | Edward Lee Spence November 1947 (age 76–77) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | University of South Carolina College of Marine Arts |
| Known for | Discovery of H. L. Hunley Discovery of SS Georgiana Discovery of the identity of the "real Rhett Butler" |
| Awards | Donald O. Bushman Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Underwater archaeology |
| Institutions | Sea Research Society International Diving Institute |
Edward Lee Spence (born November 1947[1]) is a German-born American archaeologist. He is a specialist in the field of underwater archaeology.
Between 1991 and 1992, Spence served as Chief of Underwater Archaeology for San Andres y Providencia. His work encompassed a variety of shipwrecks, including Spanish galleons, pirate ships, Great Lakes freighters, modern luxury liners, Civil War blockade runners, and submarines.[citation needed]
Spence held editorial and publishing roles in several magazines, including Diving World, Atlantic Coastal Diver, Treasure, Treasure Diver, Treasure Quest, ShipWrecks, and Wreck Diver. His published works in non-fiction reference books and photography have contributed to the field of underwater archaeology and the study of shipwreck exploration.
- ^ Diver, Mike (2016-03-15). "Meet the Adventurer Who Found Hundreds of Millions Worth of Sunken Treasure". VICE. Retrieved 2024-08-14.