Doug Cochran
Historical Interpretation

Doug Cochran has been involved in historical interpretive work for over 20 years. He has worked as a historical volunteer and educator on programs sponsored by the U.S. National Park Service, the Virginia State Parks Department, the Navy Memorial Foundation, the Calvert Marine Museum, and the SS JOHN W. BROWN.

He is a 1983 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and served actively for six years with one tour as an Engineering Watch Officer and Damage Control Assistant aboard the USCGC UNIMAK, and one tour at Coast Guard Headquarters.

Doug has been a member of Project Liberty Ship since 1994 and is a plank owner in the Naval Historical Detachment (NAVHISDET) that he currently commands. In addition to coordinating the NAVHISDET's work on various restoration projects, Doug focuses the efforts of the historical interpreters toward bringing the BROWN alive with the sights and sounds of an armed merchant vessel during World War Two.

He is currently employed as a Quality Engineer with Quality Systems Applications and supports the U.S. Navy on its Aegis Destroyer new construction program.