It was my math, and yes it’s accurate…….
The Melbourne project began in 2000 and this is the 23rd season. That start date hasn’t changed. The only ones trying to change it are folks claiming it hasn’t been that long because SFRX took over 9 years ago.
In the last in-house video The Baer was touting the platters found by HTQ 15 years ago.
SFRX touted the number of years HTQ had been there when they announced the partnership and said they were going to close the chapter on her sinking back in 2013. They didn’t get a permit to explore until 2014, but they worked under HTQ’s permit until permits were obtained.
Still NO RIGHT TO TITLE, but it matters not. When you can’t find it, keeping it isn’t an issue.
Having said that, an affiliate recently claimed SFRX moved on from Melbourne but SFRX has made no such claim.
Happy 23rd season.