Background
Finerty, Martin Joseph was born on July 22, 1936 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Martin Joseph and Jane Morris (McClenaghan) Finerty.
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Finerty, Martin Joseph was born on July 22, 1936 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Martin Joseph and Jane Morris (McClenaghan) Finerty.
Biosystems Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1959; Master of Science in Physical Oceanography, U. Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1966; Master of Science in Industrial Management, College of the Armed Forces, 1979.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1959; advanced though grades to captain, United States Navy, 1985; head, polar programs, Office of Oceanographer of Navy, Alexanrdria, Virginia, 1975-1976; special assistant submarines, Office of Assistant Secretary of Navy, Washington, 1976-1977; special assistant ocean environmental, Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, 1977-1978; commanding officer, Naval Polar Oceanography Center, Washington, 1982-1985; program officer, NAS, Washington, 1985-1987; assistant director research, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Washington, 1987-1988; executive director, Marine Technology Society, Washington, since 1988. Expert in ocean and hydro survey operations, polar programs and association management.
Fellow Marine Technology Society. Member Association of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1959 (secretary 1971-1974), The Army Navy Club.
Married Joan Eddleman, December 3, 1960. Children: Nancy Jane, Laura Tourison.
