Background
Broadwater, John David was born on December 21, 1943 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Clinton and Dorothy Holmes (Goodloe) Broadwater.
Broadwater, John David was born on December 21, 1943 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Clinton and Dorothy Holmes (Goodloe) Broadwater.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Kentucky, 1966. Master of Arts in American Studies, College William and Mary, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy, University St. Andrews, Scotland, 2000.
Development engineer Bell Laboratories Western Electric Company, Whippany, New Jersey, 1967—1969, development engineer Defense Activities Division Kwajalein, 1969—1972. Vice president Marine Archaeol. Research Services, Southport, North Carolina, 1972—1978.
Senior underwater archaeologist Virginia Department History Resources, Yorktown, 1978—1990. Sanctuary manager National Marine Sanctuary Program National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Newport News, Virginia, 1992—2005, program manager Maritime Heritage Program, National Marine Sanctuary Program, since 2004. Adjustment lecturer Maritime Studies Program, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, since 1982.
Fellow: The Explorers Club. Member: Institute Nautical Archaeology, Advisory Council Underwater Archaeology (vice-chair 1985-1988), Society History Archaeology.
Married Sharon Gayle Thompson, August 22, 1966. Children: Jennifer Noelle Miller, April Renee Clark.