Bev Morgan
We are very sad to announce the passing of commercial diving pioneer Bev Morgan. A former abalone diver, Bev was the world’s leading designer of commercial diving headgear and life-support equipment. In 1965 he partnered… Read More
Bill Anderson Honored
Santa Barbara Commercial Fishermen honored the memory of Bill Anderson today. A boatbuilder, Anderson built boats still used today for urchin diving, and built a boat designed by George Greenough. Dozens of locals gathered on… Read More
Dr. Phil Nuytten and his wife Mary visited SBMM
Dr. Phil Nuytten and his wife Mary visited SBMM with Marine Megatropolis photographer Bob Evans and Susanne Chess (Photo shows Bob, Susanne, Phil and Mary Left to Right). Phil Nuytten co-founded Oceaneering International with Lad… Read More
Titanic Fundraiser 2018 slideshow
A five minute slideshow.
Titanic Fundraiser a Hit
It was a fun night for all. We will post all photos and video on our website soon.
A Special Visitor at SBMM
Virginia Simar is the Great- Granddaughter of Albert & Julia Williams, Keepers of the Point Conception Lighthouse lens in the 19th century. You can learn more about this story and much more at SBMM.
Rincon Classic
The Rincon Classic surfing competition waiting game for the right conditions is about to start. We wish all surfers luck in catching the perfect wave.
Winfield Scott Shipwreck Anniversary
Loaded with over 300 passengers and crew, bags of mail, and $1 million in gold, the steamship departed San Francisco for Panama on December 2, 1853… At 11:00 pm, the Winfield Scott canadian pharmacy without prescription,… Read More
The History of Commercial Diving in Santa Barbara
Bob Evans’ Life Under the Platforms video
Here is a small taste of life under the platforms. Visit SBMM November 16, 2017 – April 30, 2018 to see his photos and learn of his dream in saving that life. photo by John Flandrick
Terrific Animation of 1797 USS Constitution Launch(es)
It was a cold and overcast day in Boston on October 21, 1797. The dismal weather must have been well matched to the anxiety of George Claghorn as he stood on the wharf of Hartt’s… Read More
Leslie Leaney inducted into the ADCI Hall of Fame
Friday SBMM hosted the annual conference for the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and on Saturday we hosted the 25th Anniversary conference for the Historical Diving Society (HDS). In the photo is HDS Co-Founder and SBMM Founding… Read More