James P. Delgado

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Presentations

The Great Museum Beneath the Sea
Dr. Delgado can speak on some of the specific wrecks and projects he has worked on, or dived to, such as the buried ships of San Francisco, Pearl Harbor, the Titanic, the atomic bombed fleet of ships at Bikini Atoll, or the lost Mongol fleet of Kublai Khan, to name a few.

Adventures Into The Past: Making History Come Alive

Success In Business And At Sea: How Some Stay Afloat While Others Don't

Lessons From History For Present Day Success

Summary Profile

Underwater adventurer Dr. James P. Delgado explores our maritime past for present-day lessons to help guide today's business executives and educators. A riveting storyteller, his presentations are full of drama and humour, and have earned him accolades from audiences around the world. Internationally renowned for his work on shipwrecks such as the Titanic, Dr. Delgado brings adventures alive with expert knowledge and a passionate, yet down-to-earth manner that quickly engages and captivates.

"Reliving history is much more than adventure," says Delgado. "It's an incredible opportunity to learn, to teach, and to inspire."

An author of over 33 books, Dr. Delgado is known as one of the top experts in world maritime history. His major works include Nuclear Dawn: The Atomic Bomb from the Manhattan Project to the Cold War, Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet: In Search of a Legendary Armada, Gold Rush Port: The Maritime Archaeology of San Francisco's Waterfront, Adventures of a Sea Hunter: In Search of Famous Shipwrecks, and the international best sellers, Lost Warships: An Archaeological Tour of War at Sea, and Across the Top of the World: The Quest for the Northwest Passage.

From the saga of ancient Chinese mariners to the discovery of ships buried beneath the high rises of downtown San Francisco, Dr. Delgado's stories will take you back in time to relive the moments of our ancestors. He is a firm believer that no one is ever too old to learn, and history's lessons are never too old to teach. Today's business challenges are mirrored in the past, and drawing from what he's learned as an explorer, archaeologist, author, and CEO, Dr. Delgado speaks about what it takes to be successful at home, in business, or at sea.

Client Testimonials:

"Thank you again for your fascinating presentation on the world of underwater archaeology. The examples you chose covered a broad spectrum of human history and, in spite of all that has been found to date, this underwater world is still largely unexplored territory. One wonders about what phenomenal findings await us. Your personal involvement in these "finds" really added to the impact of this presentation on our members."

Elder College

"Your readiness in putting everyone at ease during your time spent with us generated a positive experience for all. Our sincere gratitude to you - you helped make the organizers' jobs so much easier & enjoyable by your accessibility and humor working with our participants. You certainly have a special gift for speaking!"

Alberta Underwater Council 

"I would like to express how much your presentation at the recent luncheon was appreciated and enjoyed. Many members felt that it was the best lunch the association has ever hosted and believe that your contribution is what helped make it such a success."

Mexican Business Association of Canada