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Its my opinion you can get the real scoop from either "AlwaysLearning" or "Kimber1911" when they come back on the board.
It appears that the new "paint job" doesn't seem to be working very well. On the divers law suit side of things, maybe there's still hope for getting some pennies on the dollar for what's owed to us when they scrap the RV Hispaniola for used machinery and scrap aluminum value. Who knows? Second thought, when the marina gets theirs (first) and the lawyer steps in and takes his dig, that if any, remaining will have as much value as this stock does. That's my opinion.
Looks like, in my opinion, the Nope List has just been put through the "spin" factory. This post is not intended for purpose of countering your comments for intent to influence you for a change of mind, but only that others concerned with the facts may read and know what they are. For that reason I will address your numbers 6, 7, 12 and 18.
( #6 & #7) The divers law suit has not failed "once already" and the "old lawyer" was not abandoned. You can be forgiven for not reading Spanish but its rather easy to recognize the spelling of a name. The re-file of the law suit against the boat, as you well know, was posted here. The lawyers name Fernan Ramos is clearly there, so what you have written is not factual. Same old lawyer. The only reason it was re-filed was because there was a release done so as the RV Hispaniola could go up for auction. As the highest bid was apparently only $125,000.00 it was withdrawn and thus the formality of refiling the case. So, no its no where near a "cold case", intact its going to become a rather "hot" case very soon as the marine is coming into the legal picture now being owed around $100,000.00 U.S. for dockage bill.
(#12) "Boat has sailed before and their is only one boat". Amusing comment. All boats have sailed before at one time or the other. Actually there are three "boats". The RV Hispaniola" (the big boat) and two 17 foot inflatable boats (on deck), so you see the plural "boats" can be accurately stated. We worked out of these inflatables just as much as off the RV Hispaniola. The fact is the RV Hispaniola didn't "sail" enough which brings me to #18.
(#18) Burt Webber a Partner. Nope. and you say (Because he couldn't find treasure like he was suppose to!) No, as was put in evidence, that was not the reason. I recently posted Webber's Letter of Default to MEI which was based upon MEI's failure - inability to meet their obligations to fund the project and meet the other terms of the JVA they had with Webber. We had some good things going for us, particularly with the initiated salvage of the "Solo Dio Gloria" which was dropped because of lack of funding. As stated before, we were left unpaid and abandoned in Puerta Plata without even air fare back to the states.
In finishing, I again point out that the RV Hispaniola, now tied to the dock in Pueta Plata for over two years, has never had any below waterline hull maintenance done, and as an American flag vessel is in major violation of U.S. Coast Guard - American Bureau of Ships mandatory requirements. It can't even leave port legally. In the world of boating and ships the word gets out and thats undoubtedly the reason why the ship went back into litigation because of being basically "no bid" just like the MEI stock. You can change a company name, put some fresh make-up on it but if the names stay the same in management, then nothings changed.
While on the subject and since you added to the misstatements made in that interview, let me go ahead and point out a few more. First of all his historical explanation how the ships sailed, why they were carrying loot, etc. is one big hilarious joke to anyone with a basic historical background in this area. Dominican and Haitian waters have never been referred to as "the graveyard of ships". "Literally one thousand Spanish galleons, and others in their waters" There were never 1,000 SPANISH GALLEONS lost in the entire Caribbean, Bahamas and Florida, then yet alone off the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Yes, sad but also seriously misleading.
Yes, I just finished listening to the interview again and was about to post the exact same thing. What a straight out lie. Interesting that he says "with one of our former Capt.'s who's now retired". He's actually referring to Webber who was not a captain but was director of operations. Webber never retired so that too was a lie. The Webber (Hispaniola Ventures) letter of default to MEI dated June 15th, 2011 is self-explanatory and was posted here previously. There were more lies in that interview relating to the treasure hunting part of things but these's no need to waste the time going into it. All grossly misleading to would-be investors and stockholders alike.
dj_ponder.....I really believe you need to add another item of importance to the "Nope" list. In the Goldberg "paid-for" interview he did, he said that he and/or MEI was part of Webber's discovery of the treasure galleon "Concepcion" which occurred in 1978/79. (I suggest you listen to it again for accuracy). Goldberg never was part of that nor had any association. Matter of fact is the man knows nothing about the business of marine treasure hunting and salvaging. This is evident (to those in the know) when you listen to his mis-statements in the interview. So besides suggesting that you add this very important "Nope", what am I saying? Very simple - the man does not tell the truth.
Excuse me but without having to go through all past posts, didn't you also make the statement that the divers lawsuit was a "small claims court deal" didn't exist" "was a fraud"? The actual court filing in Puerta Plata, D.R. and the seizure of the RV Hispaniola for purpose of auction was posted on this site. Are you still claiming that was all bogus too?
I wish "AlwaysLearning" was still around. Then possibly we too could learn something about all this.
Wonder what happened to the light bulb sales? Well, there's always vacum cleaners Looks like we will never get our money.
Waterchaser: I answered your question this morning but it was immediately scrubbed. I must be hitting a raw nerve with someone when any referral is made to the poster "Capted" I just can't understand why?
My understanding, at the time, MEXP / Hispaniola Ventures fired Mr. Ed Krajewski before the RV Hispaniola ever left Miami in 2008.
You are right on. All of us have known who "Capted" is for a very long time and the reasons why. The postings never helped the MEI stock game even in the supposedly good days. There's also defamation of character done on an internet extortion site as well although I am not aware of who instigated that against Webber.
You apparently ignored the facts presented in my post #24223. It appears you have been posting unsubstantiated accusations against Hispaniola Ventures and Webber for years now. As to performance and professionalism of Webber and his team at time of shut-down, why don't you contact;
Arq. Wilfredo Feliz - Director of Dominican Republic Sub-Aquatic Office - 809-685-9072
Francis Soto - Technical Director of Sub-Aquatic Office (same phone number)
Arq. Pedro Borrell - Founder of the Submarine Archaeological Recovery Commission which
has now been renamed the Sub-Aquatic Office - 809-565-6687
Are you even aware of a major discovery we (Webber) made of the Spanish frigate "Nuestra Senora de Begona" lost in 1725. First researched documents revealed in 2000 by Webber's researcher. Discovered by Webber's team, February 25, 2009 while we were training with the first of its kind "Webber designed" G-882 diver operated Cesium magnetometers. I have a copy of the official "Daily Activity Log" that was submitted to the Sub-Aquatic Office to prove that. This wreck is loaded with contraband treasure but Goldberg screwed up this intended contract exclusivity and the site became a Indiana University field school, no credit to Hispaniola Ventures or Webber who created the entire project. How do I know all of this - I WAS THERE. Any doubt? You need not worry as this entire story is coming out in a major publication in the very near future.
I do believe you are addressing that question to the very wrong person. He wasn't there. I do know the RV Hispaniola arrived in the Dominican Republic in 2008 (don't have the exact date but can get it). The final voyage was in November of 2010 (I was on board). During that time it's a provable fact that the ship made five or six voyages which were of minimal duration of 14 days and maximum of 21 days. The reality was that the ship sat at the dock more than it was ever out to sea because of lack of operational funds. We had produced a very good shipwreck "Solo Dios Gloria" which sank in about 1710 and this was producing a great quantity of artifacts, jewelry and silver coins. The potential was there but no money to work. The rest of the story is known. The Hispaniola got tied up at Ocean World Marine, we were not paid (for months back pay) plus abandoned by MEI without even airfare to leave the country. THESE ARE ALL PROVABLE FACTS.
Don't you find this rather odd? Name change with the date of 09/22/13 but with the address of;
2600 Douglas Rd., Coral Gables, FL. That is the address for the Michael Scaglione Law Office. Of further interest is the fact that Mark Goldberg resides in New York and never did reside in Miami or Coral Gables, at least during the period of this MEI fiasco. dj, there's a photo you have periodically used of "Would I lie to you" Goldberg. Don't know if you're aware but that was taken in Scaglione's office. I've seen the background once before. So the grand question. If Scaglione is no longer an officer of MEI and Goldberg resides in New York, what's with the 2600 Douglass Road address?
You have proven nothing. The law suit is "alive and well" as it's been re-filed. Note the date 2nd. of August 2013. No, it is not a fraud. Simply call the law firm of Fernan Ramos and the Ocean World Marine in Puerta Plata. There's discussion now regarding the disappointing value of the ship and it may prove to be worth more by selling off the machinery and cutting up the hull for scrap aluminum prices. Yes, allot of confusion but the suit is very real indeed.
Like this post and many others you made, you said the law suit against MEI by the divers didn't exist or was a fraud. (I wish VeronicaFox, or some of the other truth tellers would re-post some of them. Yesterday, I posted a copy of the front page of that law suit as well as a copy of the advertisement of the RV Hispaniola being up for sale. The law suit is a duplicate extension of same filed approximately two years ago.
I took note that you made a comment against my post again challenging who I am and also getting into the fraud bit once again. That post has since been removed. Although I am most definitely one of those persons included in the suit, who I am and what my diving status was is irrelevant. The primary reason for finally posting a copy of the suit was to prove that (in my opinion) you make many accusations that are unfounded and are neither fair or accurate. Any time you wish to factually know anything about the RV Hispaniola and her demise in Puerta Plata, you just let me know.
Like this post and many others you made, you said the law suit against MEI by the divers didn't exist or was a fraud. (I wish VeronicaFox, or some of the other truth tellers would re-post some of them. Yesterday, I posted a copy of the front page of that law suit as well as a copy of the advertisement of the RV Hispaniola being up for sale. The law suit is a duplicate extension of same filed approximately two years ago.
I took note that you made a comment against my post again challenging who I am and also getting into the fraud bit once again. That post has since been removed. Although I am most definitely one of those persons included in the suit, who I am and what my diving status was is irrelevant. The primary reason for finally posting a copy of the suit was to prove that (in my opinion) you make many accusations that are unfounded and are neither fair or accurate. Any time you wish to factually know anything about the RV Hispaniola and her demise in Puerta Plata, you just let me know.
Kimber 1911. So you say quote: "Facts are on my side, they tell a different story". Really.
I'm pleased to inform you that the divers and Dominican persons law suit in Puerta Plata (that you said numerous times was a fraud and didn't exist) will be posted sometime later today or tomorrow morning. This is but a re-filing of the original one against MEXP now over two years ago. Also unbeknown to most the boat was advertised for public sale (that can be posted too) and knowing the nightmare of circumstances relating to the boats condition and ABS problems, the highest offer was said to be $125,000.00 by a dive charter business in Miami, Fla. Of course no sale. Suggest you brush upon your Spanish.
WOW! This is really getting exciting. From dehumidifiers to light bulbs.
I'm informed that Finius J Whoopie has a copy of the law suit against the RV Hispaniola, of which none of us were sent same. Hopefully he will post this sometime this week. I am told this was provided by an independent source in Puerta Plata.
Something stinks in MEXP land? It always has only the stench grows increasingly worse. I am informed that Webber has accessed a copy of the re-filed law suit against the RV Hispaniola. Same suit, same people (me included). I'm going to try and see if it can be posted. Should make 1911 happy. Also told that the dockage bill is now up or over $100K. U.S. and the marina is to be joining the legal fiesta. Yes, the boat is still floating but that says nothing as to the condition of the hull below the waterline. No anode replacement in over two years. Ask any shipyard management what that means for an aluminum hull vessel.
I find it amusing that one of the moderators on this board is responsible for about 25% of the "Just Say Nope" list VeronicaFox compiled. I guess for some people facts aren't relative.
This is in reply to you and other HONEST people who are concerned about and post the TRUTH on this board. Thanks for that and more.
Said to be approaching 100K so the reason why the marina is probably going to litigate. The whole situation is a loose - loose situation. The money owed to us and Webber is history.
YES. Talk is strong that the marina is going to move on litigation.
My sources tell me that Scaglione never went to jail as bail was posted immediately. If someone knows otherwise, let us know. Important to keen the facts straight.
Although already known by some, I have learned that the "current" dock bill for the RV Hispaniola at Ocean World Marina is over $60,000.00 US and they are now contemplating their own litigation against the vessel. Also great concern over the condition of the bottom bellow the waterline and the liability of it possibly sinking there. Also based upon the U.S. Coastguard and American bureau of Ships licensing requirements, this is now an "outlaw" ship period.
An up-date of great interest. Michael Scaglione is no longer with MEI (so I've been told). Rosendo Alvarez is no longer with MEI (so I've been told). Mark Goldberg has had health issues - heart attack not too long ago (so I've been told) MEI has no deals or activity going on. (so I've been told). As recently as a week ago, the Ocean World Marine intends to seize the R/V Hispaniola for non-payment of now years of dockage fees (so I've been told). Its beginning to appear that MEI is a dead horse that just hasn't fallen over yet. My opinion.
One more time. Try to get it this time. Something "fishy". I provided you with the phone number, so call. THERE WILL BE NO MORE CONTRACTS ISSUED TO PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES. Is that clear enough for you? Goldberg lied. MEI never had a working contract. You must really love this toilet paper stock which seems evident with your attempts to put a spin on every thing thats told truthfully. When are you making the call?
Don't know why but you just don't ever seem to get it or choose not to. Webber didn't file the suit, we did. Anyhow, Webber got "screwed just the same as we did. You say he isn't trustworthy. Ask the Dominican officials about that. Do you need phone numbers AGAIN? So Goldberg is trustworthy and Webber isn't. Is that what you're saying. As to the law suit, we got "screwed" on that as well. All of us have no doubt at all that the lawyer got "Compromised" by MEI as he won't answer any emails or phone calls on the matter. None of this changes the fact that MEI's would-be treasure hunting caper in the D.R. is OVER. Backing up my post of yesterday, why don't you make a call to Arq. Wilfredo Feliz, Director of the Ministry of Culture's Sub-Aquatic Office - Santo Domingo. 809-685-9072. Why don't you do that for all the folks in so much that you're always concerned about truth and forthright due diligence.
It should be of interest to all concerned that via Webber (who is in Santo Domingo) that under the new Minister of Culture, there will be no further treasure hunting salvage contracts issued. Even with those currently holding active contracts, at the end of their durations, they will not be renewed. That is the intent. As MEI never actually had a contract (it was Webber's) and that expired over a year ago, its all now history. MEI better make it on water makers or perhaps some new innovation in vacuum cleaners because it sure isn't going to be on treasure. As for the good old "Hispaniola", she's still tied to the dock with hull deterioration progressing and legal consequences mounting.
Not meaning to be offensive but didn't you ever read my previous posts? Yes we did find treasure and over 400 artifacts working the "Solo Dis Gloria" (A Webber given wreck site). All was turned over to the government. The wreck had potential but MEI never produced the necessary financing to work it. Webber nor us ever got paid what we were owed and all fell apart with everyone left on the dock without pay or plane tickets home. The things found were never divided because MEI never paid the monthly government fees of about 30 thousand dollars which has, I am told, fallen on Webber although he is indemnified by MEI. (Worth nothing I guess). If the recoveries are ever released, we all have a small percentage interest and Webber has a lien on it all so MEI (Goldberg) would get nothing. Get the picture. He's not popular.
From who? Liars incorporated?
As to treasure hunting in the Dominican Republic for MEI and the Hispaniola, it most definitely over. Maybe your talking about the coming introduction for investing in the Swiss Chocolate formula???? Aren't you the one stating you were going to load up on new MEI stock purchases about a week back. What happened? Were you delayed?
Well, you seem to know more than the rest of us. What's not over yet? It may interest you to know that I have been in contact with a friend of mine in Puerta Plata who frequents the Ocean World Marina. I am told that one man is off and on the Hispaniola as sort of a caretaker. There has been no work ever done on the bottom and the now long gone anodes have never been replaced. So when you say "its not over yet", are you referring to when the ship sinks at the dock? Not yet but possibly soon.
What will it take you to understand that there is no longer a contract in place. The only reason for the past contract was Webber. I don't believe Goldberg could get a contract in that country to run a hotdog stand. The ship is facing serious U.S. violations plus is undoubtedly in a dangerous state of deterioration below the waterline. That's been covered many times in previous posts. Where were you? There are few what you call genuine professionals in this business, and even fewer that you can but the word honesty behind the name. In our circles the MEI - Goldberg name is well known and stayed away from. Nope. No more treasure hunting stuff for MEI in the Dominican Republic. Perhaps a new recipe for Swiss chocolates after this big U.N. conference or whatever it is.
Read post #22746 again.
Kimber1911: You never stop the spin do you. The article you refer to was in the "Dominican Today" on-line news in English back in 2009. The last paragraph of the article is what you're citing and it had nothing to do with MEI. It was a French group working out of the port of Luperon on the north coast. Even the article is not accurate because National Parks had nothing to do with it. This group was illegally using explosives on a wreck (non-yielding) on the northwest end of the bank and was later expelled.
The beginning of that article and the comments that were made by Goldberg were specifically relating to the wreck of the "Solo Dios Gloria" which Webber took MEI to. I know because I was there. The wreck was called that because that was the generic name on the bronze bell dated 1693 which Webber originally recovered back i 1983. The wreck had allot of potential but MEI never had the funding to expand the salvage, so what did we do? We sat at the dock more than not hearing the on going stories "the money is coming".
When MEI lost Webber (and us) , as a treasure hunting entity, they were finished and have been ever since. So Kimber 1911, may I suggest you go back to the water makers again and the company wholly owned by MEI. Oops! Its only about 7% or something like that???