Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

David O'Connell Biography and Timeline

Follow David O'Connell through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

David O'Connell, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1982

ARA Santa Fe Explosive Clearance

Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · Grytviken · Warfare / Falklands War

Leads a five-man diving team clearing explosives and hazardous material from the damaged Argentine submarine ARA Santa Fe.

Role range: 1982-1982

Santa Fe Diving Operations

Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · Grytviken · Warfare / Falklands War

Spends several weeks supervising hazardous diving and explosive-clearance work aboard and around ARA Santa Fe.

Role range: 1982-1982

Santa Fe Refloated

Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · Grytviken · Warfare / Falklands War

Helps make ARA Santa Fe safe enough to be refloated and moved from the harbour.

Role range: 1982-1982

MBE for South Georgia Work

Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · South Georgia · Warfare / Falklands War

Is appointed MBE for mine-clearance and explosive-disposal work associated with ARA Santa Fe.

Role range: 1982-1982

Records, sources and methodology

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