James Preston Delgado is a maritime archaeologist, historian, maritime preservation expert, author, television host, and explorer.
Delgado delivering a lecture in 2015
USS Independence (CVL-22)
USS Independence (CVL-22) was a United States Navy light aircraft carrier. The lead ship of her class, she served during World War II.
USS Independence in San Francisco Bay, 15 July 1943
USS Independence "Gilda" test damage aft port quarter (note two sailors on the aft deck)
USS Independence on fire aft following the Operation Crossroads shot Able atomic bomb test, 1 July 1946