Don Walsh

Nov 01, 1931 - Nov 11, 2023

Myrtle Point, OR

Don Walsh, the pioneering oceanographer and explorer, passed away peacefully on November 12th, 2023, at the age of 92, in Myrtle Point, Oregon. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy in 1954, Walsh made history in 1960 as the first human to descend seven miles into the Mariana Trench, setting an enduring record. His remarkable achievement aboard the Trieste earned Walsh a “Legion of Merit” from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, marking a pivotal moment in oceanography. Walsh's dedication to...Read More

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