Robert F. Marx

Bob Marx (left) with Israeli marine archaeologist Elisha Linder.

Robert F. Marx (December 8, 1936 – July 4, 2019) was an American scuba diver. He was best known for his work with shipwrecks and sunken treasure. Although he was criticized for his treasure hunting, he was known as the "true father of underwater archaeology".[1] He was born in Indialantic, Florida. Marx became a diving specialist in the United States Marine Corps in 1953.

Marx died on July 4, 2019 in Indialantic at the age of 85.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "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)". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
  2. ↑ Robert F. Marx