Robert Westrick holds a Master’s degree in Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology from East Carolina University. He is a registered professional archeologist.

Rob has worked on numerous shipwreck projects over the past 18 years, ranging from remote sensing surveys to complete excavation and mapping investigations. In 1997 he secured the necessary permits from the United States Navy, obtained funding from the Institute for International Maritime Research, and completed the first archaeological survey of the U.S.S. Peterhoff, a Civil War steamship lost off the coast of North Carolina. The Peterhoff was the first shipwreck ever to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places, despite that distinction, no prior detailed archaeological survey had ever been conducted on the site.

Additionally, Rob has worked on projects ranging from 17th century Spanish merchant ships off of Bermuda to 19th century schooners in Lake Erie.

Rob has written 3 books on shipwrecks. Click the "Books" tab to find out more.