James P. Delgado

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Presentations

Exploring Famous Shipwrecks
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 30 books, Dr. Delgado is known as one of the top experts in world maritime history. His major works include 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:

“James Delgado's presentation was excellent. I thought he hit the target for our audience, which consisted of 1500 people, mostly families. The program was very informative, and presented in a way that made people feel that James really appreciates what he is doing and enjoys sharing it with others. I heard the term "inspiring" by several people when asked how they liked the program."

2006 Flagstaff Festival of Science Participant

"We are all very thankful for your contribution to the enrichment of our evening. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and found your explorations and adventures fascinating. I am sure that every one of us dreams of being an undersea archaeologist – but you do it! And you do a masterful job at it.” 

President & CEO, Concert Properties Ltd.