History of Oceanography Remi Simpson Period 6 By remisimpson Jan 7, 1460 Prince Henry the Navigator 1460-The day he died. Portugese Explorer Jan 7, 1784 Benjamin Franklin He created Bifocals Jan 7, 1872 Challenger Expedition Layed the foundation for Oceanography Jan 7, 1928 Bathysphere Was made in 1928 by Otis Barton