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Dr. William Ryan

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Dr. William Ryan

Born September 1, 1939 · Troy, New York, United States (age 87)

William B. F. Ryan (born 1 September 1939 in Troy, New York, USA) is an American marine geologist and geophysicist known for his pioneering work in deep‑sea research and oceanographic instrumentation. He earned his B.A. from Williams College in 1961 and his Ph.D. in Geophysics from Columbia University in 1969. Over a long career at the Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, he held roles including Adju…

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Return to the TitanicReturn to the Titanic · 1981
Return to the Titanic
1981
MovieDocumentary
Explorer Mike Harris leads a second North Atlantic expedition to locate the RMS Titanic, joined by television star James Drury, as the team uses improved technology to investigate promising sonar clues on the ocean floor following their earlier search.
Search for the TitanicSearch for the Titanic · 1981
Search for the Titanic
★ 7.01981
MovieDocumentary
In “Search for the Titanic”, Orson Welles takes viewers into a massive expedition attempting to locate the remains of the famous unsinkable ship at the bottom of the North Atlantic several years after its sinking on its maiden voyage in April 1912.
Titanic: Secrets of the ShipwreckTitanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck · 2025
Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck
2025
SeriesDocumentary
For seven decades after its tragic sinking, the Titanic lay undiscovered on the ocean floor. This compelling two-part documentary tracks the search for the wreck across the depths of the Atlantic.

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