About the MARIE Project

MARIE Project Goals:

First: Remember, Honor and Rejoice in the memory of seven men who risked their lives in a project to push the scientific envelope in the origins of infrared technology and were lost at sea in the MARIE tragedy June 7, 1960.

Second: Motivate a new generation of explorer and sportsmen to expand their frontiers in service to others.

Third: Encourage youth into programs and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Project Management (STEM-P).

Fourth: Advocate a message of value to today’s families and children of people lost in service to our nation (Military and Civilian).

Fifth: Enlighten people to a big picture, faith based, perspective.

This initiative is important because it’s time to unravel the facts from the myths, the surviving family and friends need to record their story before they are lost, and before June 2010 some folks needed to hold a memorial. Hopefully everyone will rejoice in the transcendent lessons gained with today's big-picture perspective.

The initial steps of the MARIE Project include locating as much information as possible as well as locate all those who had a piece of the story... Many folks have already added their threads of information to the MARIE story tapestry. Connecting with Santa Barbara's well known businessman Bob Bryant and renown sculptor James "Bud" Bottom to learn of the memories with the scuba divers lost on the "Marie" was treasured. Gaining insights into the cerebral playfulness of the Raytheon Engineers and staff was another memory. Learning that my father and Dale Howell (both victims.) were childhood friends added more threads to the story. My heart was filled with tenderness as I read an email sent to me Valentines Day 2009 as I began to learn of Hal Mackie and the former Mrs. Mackie’s enduring spirit and love. There are many more story threads that are weaving together a story tapestry to treasure. What can you add?

Facilitating a first-ever "Marie" Commemoration Event was another objective undertaken because the 50th anniversary provided a milestone opportunity. For more information about this event see: http://www.project-tnt.com/marie/Commemoration.htm

I am Teresa Newton-Terres, daughter of Diego S. Terres, Jr., one of the men lost on the "Marie". I'm honored and humbled to be part of this effort to connect the families, friends, and colleagues of the men lost on the vessel "Marie" and to commemorate their loss. I consider the opportunity to compile the associated stories and facts, record oral histories, dispel misinformation, all in an attempt to shed new light on the "Marie" a privilege.

Any success gained by this initiative is due to the many who have and are contributing...I am only one of these folks. Eventually, there will be a full reporting. Thank you to those who have added a thread to the story of the "Marie".

On behalf of the families, I am working to piece together, as Paul Harvey would say, "The rest of the story." The MARIE Project is an initiative launched by Teresa Newton-Terres,

Please, help me locate the Timothy Lovette family and friends because all the other families have connected.

About the MARIE Commemoration Event - June 2010

Hosted by the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum a California Public Benefit 501(c)(3). The mission of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is to preserve and celebrate the maritime heritage of the California Coast and present it to the public in an interesting and exciting way.

The Marie Commemoration Event honors the men, events, community, and technology surrounding the seven men who set out at sunrise, 7 AM, on Tuesday, June 7, 1960 aboard the vessel, MARIE from Santa Barbara Harbor and the ensuing search and rescue effort that occurred as a result of the MARIE’s failure to return. Included in the activities were a Friday evening social, Saturday evening ceremony and reception, and a Sunday sunrise wreath laying ceremony at sea. Following the weekend of activities is a multi-media exhibit MARIE REMEMBERED: Seven Men Lost At Sea Expanding The Frontier of Infrared through June 21, 2010 at the SB Maritime Museum. This initiative is important because the story begs for an honorable retelling of events and circumstances.

Special Thanks To: Click here for a list of supporters, volunteers, and those who shared their stories

To remember,

To honor,

To Rejoice Because We Can..