Paul Henry Nargeolet Biography/Wiki
Paul Henry Nargeolet (born 1946) is a French-American Underwater expert who serves as the Director of Underwater Research Program at Premier Exhibitions, RMS Titanic, Inc. He resides in Connecticut, USA.
| Name | Paul Henry Nargeolet |
| Nickname | Mr Titanic |
| Date of Birth | 1946 |
| Nationality | French American |
| Profession/Occupation | Director of Underwater Research Program |
| Wife/Spouse | Michelle Marsh |
| Net worth | $300,000 (estimated) |
Paul Henry Nargeolet Early Life
Paul Henry Nargeolet was born in 1946 in Chamonix, in the French Alps, but he spent his childhood in Africa with his parents.
Paul Henry Nargeolet Career
Paul Henry Nargeolet’s career spans several decades and unique roles, starting with more than two decades of service in the French Navy. During his time in the navy, he ascended to the position of Commander.
Nargeolet developed a keen interest in deep submersibles and put his expertise to use in 1987 when he spearheaded the first recovery expedition of the Titanic. He continues to contribute to the understanding of this historical ship as the Director of Underwater Research for RMS Titanic, Inc. His work has been widely recognized and featured in multiple films and documentaries on the ship. Over his career, the French explorer has retrieved an astounding 5,000 artefacts from the Titanic, including a massive 20-tonne section of the ship’s hull for detailed examination.
Beyond his explorations of the Titanic, Nargeolet held directorial roles at CMURM, Aqua+, and DESM, all specializing in Deep Diving Equipment. According to the CMURM website, the Center for Maritime & Underwater Resource Management was established in 1994 as an applied research and outreach unit of the Department of Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources at Michigan State University.
Nargeolet has also utilized his deep-sea expertise as a self-employed consultant. Operating out of Greenwich, Connecticut, and Toulon, France, he has provided valuable advice and insights according to his LinkedIn page.
Nargeolet’s service in the Marine Nationale, the French Navy, as a former commander, sub pilot, ship captain, clearance diver, and deep diver spanned from 1964 to 1986, as detailed on his LinkedIn profile.
Paul Henry Nargeolet Wife
Paul Henry Nargeolet was married to American newsreader Michelle Marsh until her death in 2017 aged just 63.
Paul Henry Nargeolet Net worth
Paul Henry Nargeolet has an estimated net worth of $300,000.
