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Re: Re: Back to shipwrecks |
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carla |
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Sep 12, 06 - 8:27 PM |
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Thanks again Pat.
The potential sites I refer to are along the Southeastern seaboard of the US from Hatteras to Miami--all outside state waters, some in international waters. There have been enough horror stories floating around about working with Florida's BAR to instill a sense of apprehension about trying to work with them. Through several round-about ways, I have knowledge of some of the most recent stories and tales of beaucratic roadblocks set up by DEP, USCofE, etc. and the increasing use of delay and regulation to thwart even well meaning companies from doing serious, archaeologically sound recovery efforts.
Unfortunately, there still ARE companies working who try to shortcut the rules and, of course, that provides fodder for the critics and the nay-sayers.
One of the biggest successes in the past few years has been Oddessy Marine, and even though they began vowing not to work in state waters, they are having their share of problems. They are well funded and have a track record of recovery, which helps tremendously.
Do you, and because of your association with IMAC and other organizations I think you do, still feel the dream of a successful salvage and its adjunct of increased knowledge and sharing with the public of our maritime history through recovered artifacts handled in an archaeologically-responsible manner is attainable?
Just trying to get the best advice available from the people who should know.
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