Seafarer Exploration Corp (SFRX)

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IN THIS PHASE, ANY AND ALL ARTIFACTS LOCATED WILL REMAIN IN-SITU - In conjunction with the survey, controlled mapping will be carried out of any exposed artifacts.

Discovered Artifact Tagging:

1. Seafarer’s Quest archaeological Data Recorders or the Project Archaeologist shall use the procedures outlined below when
dealing with artifacts that can be expected to be encountered and shall remain In-Situ:

a. Large non-structural artifacts such as cannons and anchors will be tagged. A cannon or anchor will be photographed (when possible), measurement data will be recorded and GPS locations taken.

b. Structural remains tend to have more important associations than scattered materials, so that greater care may be required in the recording of provenience data. Structural remains will be photographed (when possible) and will be mapped at a scale sufficient to show the position of wood structural members, spikes, and other artifacts as well as details of construction if visible. Detailed maps of structural remains, using a computer mapping systems, or other accepted archaeological techniques, shall be produce. Structural remains will be tagged.

c. All artifacts will be tagged individually, or as a group, when from a common provenience as described below. Tags will be plastic with permanent imprinted numbers and affixed to artifacts by stainless steel wire or high test monofilament fishing line. For small or delicate artifacts the tag may be placed in the same sealed protective container or bag as the artifact. Small objects will be individually tagged if they are unique or have special value. Common objects such as pottery sherds, spikes, barrel hoop fragments, musket balls, lead sheathing, etc., can be bagged as a group and assigned a single tag number when they are from the same provenience. Bags will be of sufficient strength so that they will not tear or break.


2. Artifact Care:

a. Artifacts may be divided into five categories; large objects such as cannons, anchors and hull structures; miscellaneous
encrusted objects (E.O.’s); miscellaneous small identified non-precious artifacts; identified unique or precious artifacts; and coins and bullion. After tagging and recording, artifacts in each category shall be treated as follows:

i. Large Objects: Large objects such as cannons and anchors shall remain In-Situ.

ii. Miscellaneous Encrusted Objects (E.O.’s): These fall into two categories’:

1. General identifiable non-fragile E. O.’s
2. Interesting or Fragile E.O.’s


(a). The first category will generally include such artifacts as barrel hoops, spikes, cannon balls, general ship’s rigging, fittings and hardware, etc. These items will be reported on the Daily Field Logs and turned into the State on a monthly bases. All shall remain In-Situ.

(b). The second category may include such artifacts swords, firearms, small tools and implements, etc. All E.O.’s will remain In-Situ. These items will be reported to the State within 72 hours of discovery. All shall remain In-Situ unless the State additional guidance.

3. Common Miscellaneous Small Identified Non-Precious Artifacts: These may include such artifacts as pottery sherds, barrel hoop fragments, musket balls, lead sheathing, etc. These may be bagged and tagged as a group when from one point of excavation or the same provenience. If iron is included, these will be bags separately and remain In-Situ.

4. Identified Unique or Precious Artifacts: These may include such artifacts as jewelry items, lose gem stones, intact ceramics or glass, various silver or pewter items such as plates, bowls or silverware, navigational instruments, small personal items such as brass or pewter buckles or buttons, etc. These items will generally be assigned individual tags. The State should be notified by quickest means for disposition guidance. Some items such as large numbers of gem stones or even large numbers of items that are the same, such as buttons, may be tagged as a group when from the same point of provenience.

5. Coins and Bullion: These artifacts would include such items as gold and silver coins, gold and silver bars, quoits, disks, gold flakes and nuggets, etc. Gold coins will be assigned individual tags. Gold and silver bars, discs, etc., shall be assigned individual tags. Numbers of gold nuggets, flakes, etc. may be assigned a group tag if from the same point provenience. Silver coins may also be tagged as a group if from the same point of provenience. The State should be notified by quickest means for disposition guidance.

https://www.scribd.com/document/337666007/Seafarer-s-Quest-Interim-Report-2016-5-Area-1-Redacted

Just like GME's finds remain in-situ, they can't bring up squat without the state's permission.

The state is the issue. Even if they found treasure it doesn't mean a recovery permit will be granted.