Klein, Martin

Martin Klein, scientist-engineer-inventor-entrepreneur, is considered the “Father of Side Scan Sonar.” His legendary, pioneering developments in sonar helped to revolutionize ocean exploration. An MIT graduate, he is the founder of Klein Marine Systems. In 1967 Klein introduced the first commercial side scan system. Klein brought the system to Bodrum, Turkey, and helped marine archaeologist George Bass find a 2,000-year-old ship. That same year Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton brought the sonar to help find Mary Rose, sunk in 1545. These trailblazing projects were the first use of technology to find ancient shipwrecks. Marty is a fellow of the Explorers Club and the Marine Technology Society.

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