Vince Capone

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Side Scan Sonar Expert, Owner Black Laser Learning

Vince started his underwater career in the mid-1970s as a certified NAUI advanced diver exploring the shipwrecks of New Jersey. He went on to earn degrees in Marine Biology and Marine Science with minors in geology and experimental statistics. An expert in marine technology, Vince has over 35 years of worldwide hydrographic and underwater search and survey operations experience and is the renowned President and Founder of Black Laser Learning. He is an expert in side scan sonar search operations/sonar image analysis and regularly designs and conducts training seminars for the U.S. Navy, law enforcement, fire rescue, fire, rescue, and commercial clients. Capone is a member of the Explorer’s Club and, in 2014, he received Citation of Merit, as operations manager for locating and recovering the Apollo rocket motors from the deep ocean off the Florida coast.

Podcast Testimonial: "It was a pleasure to participate in a delightful marine technology discussion with Kathy and the Shipwrecks Podcast team. Great work Kathy, and great fun!"

Feb. 9, 2025

Hunting Shipwrecks: Mowing the Lawn with Side Scan Sonar

Inspired by Jacques Cousteau as a child, Vince Capone has become a leading expert in underwater search and sonar technology. In this episode, he shares stories of discovering America’s oldest intact warship, the Lake George Radeau, and helping find the long-lost German sub U-215. Now, he's chasi…
Guest: Vince Capone