Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

Presents Presents “The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology, ” by Ted Roche

May 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

This presentation explores Santa Barbara’s key role in shaping commercial deepwater diving, highlighting local innovations that made the city a global hub for the industry. Speaker Ted Roche will also share the story behind the new Deepwater Diving Monument, an 8-foot bronze sculpture honoring the pioneers and breakthroughs born on our coast.

Santa Barbara Deepwater Diving Monument
Guests in attendance and listening to a speaker from the museum's Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series.

Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

Presents “The Deepwater Diving Monument: How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology, ” by Ted Roche

May 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

This presentation explores Santa Barbara’s key role in shaping commercial deepwater diving, highlighting local innovations that made the city a global hub for the industry. Speaker Ted Roche will also share the story behind the new Deepwater Diving Monument, an 8-foot bronze sculpture honoring the pioneers and breakthroughs born on our coast.

Santa Barbara Deepwater Diving Monument

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