Shipwrecked armada found on Google earth , what do I do next ?

[David Elchlepp]

 

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[David Elchlepp]

Hello ,
This last Friday I discovered these images on Google earth . I contacted one big time treasure collector who hasn't got back to me , I'm guessing he's trying to find it himself , pirates ! And a maritime attorney who eagerly sent me a fee agreement that was ridiculous (50% of the whole take with no mention of my%) , sharks.
I'm tempted to contact the discovery channel but I can only imagine how 'good' their lawyers are.
I'm pretty sure no one will find this site quickly enough to go pillage it , besides I've done about all necessary to have laid a claim by notification (may this post serve as one as well) If anyone has any constructive guidance or solid knowledge & connections , I'd love to hear back. The right person may even get a cut , Mel Fisher got 400,000,000 off one galleon.
Thanks

 

[slider66]

Very interesting. You really should contact someone and make claim to this some how. Good luck to you!! Great find.

 

[DiggerGal]

Find someone you TRUST. Say nothing to no one until you find that person.

 

[Mackaydon]

Are you related to Steve Elchlepp?
Don.....

 

[David Elchlepp]

The only information I could find , on how to make a claim , said to make sure there has been plenty of notification which is what I'm trying to do. If you or any others have a suggestion , as to go about that , please let me know.
I really am hoping to find someone to help me navigate these waters (pun intended) as they seem to be filled with nothing but shark lawyers and pirates . If the right person comes along , I would be happy to negotiate an ample reward.
Arrrgghhh

 

[David Elchlepp]

Are you related to Steve Elchlepp?
Don.....

There aren't too many Elchlepps so yes , we're related but I don't know him.

 

[David Elchlepp]

There aren't too many Elchlepps so yes , we're related but I don't know him.

holy cow I have a relative who's and underwater treasure hunter , thanks Mackaydon , you just earned a special gift , redeemable when I find the loot.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I'm not seeing it? Looks like channels in coral or sand.

 

[David Elchlepp]

I'm not seeing it? Looks like channels in coral or sand.

Funky shaped coral.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Finky shaped anything. Looks like a bunny.

If it's Google Earth we're looking at something 1,000 feet long or larger.

 

[Mackaydon]

There are many elements to a successful treasure deal; one of the most important is to have a well qualified lawyer on your team to navigate you through the entire process. Also, because of your name, you will also be grilled about your relationship with Steve and the legal outcome of Steve's relation with Miscovich, now deceased.
Don.......

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

If it's not in the US make sure it's a qualified international/maritime law firm as well.

 

[signal]

Hopefully this isn't in the State of Florida. If it is, I predict something like this:

1. You try to make claim
2. Claim is denied
3. Site is declared historical antiquity that must be preserved
4. State Archies raid the site
5. No one in Florida sees any of it, save maybe a few coins and items on display in a museum

 

[old man]

There are many elements to a successful treasure deal; one of the most important is to have a well qualified lawyer on your team to navigate you through the entire process. Also, because of your name, you will also be grilled about your relationship with Steve and the legal outcome of Steve's relation with Miscovich, now deceased.
Don.......

Don, last I heard, Steve Elchlepp of the Key West Emerald shipwreck Scam, is living around Beaufort, S.C.
I believe STEVE, had a brother named David.
Maybe this David should look up Steve ? I wish someone would show me how they interpret an Armada of shipwrecks from those pictures?

 

[ARC]

I see nothing in these pictures that indicates anything other than bottom current draws...
If you are referring to the "lines"...
This is not an indication of "shipwrecked anything" let alone an "armada" of ships.
There is only one way to know if what you are seeing is anything at all...
And that is to dive it.
Furthermore...
Shipwrecks have rarely been found using Google Earth.
Anomalies have.
Beings I have studied Google Earth images since its conception and have found a couple of "shipwreck" sites myself...
I do believe...
Just not in any way in these screen shots...
Sorry no offense.

 

[Mackaydon]

old man,
I agree. I've never seen shipwreck trails like that; especially ones that are 'fork-like', up-current trails. How would that occur?
Steve, can you do a run to that site and confirm your belief? I would, before going further. And if you do confirm your belief, again, I'd suggest you get a lawyer before doing anything else--except researching your find to determine what you have discovered.
Don.......

 

[old man]

ARRC, I concur. It can not be a shipwreck Armada. One also only has to apply a little common sense and look back on the 1605, 1622 and 1715 Spanish Treasure fleets that were lost in Hurricanes. All of those shipwrecks were spead out over a large area when lost. They were lost over many miles, not many acres.

Also it is a good idea not to say you bought a shipwreck treasure map in a bar and expect perople to believe it or believe you could buy a real treasure map in a bar.

 

[Mackaydon]

The French armada of 1678 is an example of multiple ships being destroyed by the elements in the same area. The story is fascinating: The lead ship fired its cannon, the trailing fleet thought that shot signaled the lead vessel had spotted the enemy fleet--so they formed a line, broadside, and rushed ahead. Unfortunately, the signal meant 'Caution, we have discovered a reef'. Sure enough, most of the vessels of the fleet piled up and were destroyed on that reef.
Don...

 

[Blackbeards Ghost]

A sunken coral bunny with 1000 foot long ears would be more interesting than a bunch of shipwrecks ANYday

Finky shaped anything. Looks like a bunny.

If it's Google Earth we're looking at something 1,000 feet long or larger.