Robert F. Marx | |
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 Bob Marx (left) with Israeli marine archaeologist Elisha Linder | |
| Born | December 8, 1936 |
| Died | 4 July 2019 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Excavation of Port Royal, Discovery of Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, extensive writing about White gods |
| Awards | Order of Isabella the Catholic |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Underwater archaeology Naval history |
Robert F. Marx (December 8, 1936 – July 4, 2019)[1] was an American pioneer in scuba diving, a prolific author, and was best known for his work as an avocational marine archaeologist. Over his career, he discovered over 5000 shipwrecks in over 60 countries[citation needed]. Although some accused him of treasure hunting, fellow avocational archeologist E. Lee Spence described Marx as the "true father of underwater archaeology".[2] Marx also helped write UNESCO legislation regarding shipwrecks.
Marx wrote extensively about the concept of White gods. Marx came to the conclusion that White Gods "figure in almost every indigenous culture in the Americas".
- ^ "Robert Marx Obituary - Melbourne, FL". Legacy.com. Florida Today. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Spence's Guide to South Carolina : diving, 639 shipwrecks (1520-1813), saltwater sport fishing, recreational shrimping, crabbing, oystering, clamming, saltwater aquarium, 136 campgrounds, 281 boat landings by E. Lee Spence, (Nelson Southern Printing, Sullivan's Island, S.C.: Spence, ©1976)