David Mearns is one of the World’s most experienced and successful deep-sea shipwreck hunters.  Over his 23-year career he has led the research and discovery of 21 major shipwrecks achieving an overall success rate of 85%.  In both shallow and deep water David and BWR have set new standards for the location of lost ships, proving that anything lost at sea – no matter how old or how deep - can be found.  David’s most notable discoveries include:

HMAS Sydney – the greatest maritime mystery in Australian history

Kormoran – a German raider scuttled after defeating HMAS Sydney

HMS Hood - flagship of the Royal Navy sunk by the Bismarck

Esmeralda – a Portuguese Nau from the 1503 fleet of Vasco da Gama

Rio Grande – the deepest shipwreck ever found at 5,762 metres

Derbyshire – the largest shipping loss in British maritime history