Mendel L. Peterson

Mendel L. Peterson
Born(1918-03-08)March 8, 1918
Moore, Idaho, US
DiedJuly 30, 2003(2003-07-30) (aged 85)
McLean, Virginia, US
Known forUnderwater archeology

Mendel L. Peterson (March 8, 1918 – July 30, 2003) was an American pioneer in the field of underwater archeology and former curator at the Smithsonian Institution, becoming known as "the father of underwater archeology".[1][2] His specialties included underwater exploration and numismatics.[1] Peterson Island in Antarctica is named after him.[3]

  1. ^ a b Barnes, Bart (28 August 2003). "Smithsonian's Mendel Peterson Dies". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ "Art McKee: The Father of Modern Treasure Hunting". History of Diving Museum. July 16, 2010. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
  3. ^ "Peterson Island". Australian Government Department of the Environment – Australian Antarctic Division. Retrieved 28 February 2014.