Deep Blue Marine (DPBE)

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CAPTAIN BILLY SPEAKS!!!.....

Capt Billy has spoken up on the thread I previously mentioned about possible looting on the Cabarete site. Here is some of what he had to say.....

"I was sent your video by some lady in Cabrera. Not to try and get anybody in trouble, this wreck I was very interested in and we did work there a week or so. Then came the no more contract blues. Trying to prove to this government that companies like ours are needed is why I passed the video along, not just the local fishermen but also tourists are robbing these wrecks blind. At least with contractors they receive a solid archaeological report and half the artifacts of their choosing. Now they receive nothing and the artifacts get sold on the streets to tourists destinations un-known. From what I was told your video was a big hit with the government officials who wanted to put around the clock surveillance on these wrecks. But if you been here as long as myself you know that is a joke and the thieving will continue. Not saying you but the video made my point. I like that wreck, I am fairly certain its a Spanish wreck because of the amount of broken earthenware. And we found a silver candle stick holder that our archaeologist dated to the late 17th century. Our contract was from Sosua back to Abreau. Man, we found more wrecks that a lifetime couldnt be enough to work them all. I still hear we will be back in that area as soon as the one -sleeping with UNESCO- moves on."