A history of scientific discovery within the context of U.S. Navy-sponsored military oceanography in the mid 20th century. Sponsored Research: Since 1990, I have held ten grants in aid of research from the following groups: the National Science Foundation [ Division of Earth Sciences and Division of Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences], the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Philosophical Society, the New England Consortium for Undergraduate Education, BHP Minerals [South America] and the Chevron Corporation of Ireland. (Details available on request).