Historians and Treasure Hunters: If there were no legal hurdles for you to worry about, where would you go first for Shipwrecks?

[Ex Nafragiis Venit Aurum]

This may be difficult to believe, but my cofounder and I have found a way around the UNESCO accords and have built strong 'top down' relationships with multiple countries in the Caribbean and Latin America.

We are creating a TV show about real life treasure hunting. We've been working on this quietly for the past 4 years, amassing the right contacts, getting our ducks in a row, etc.

I am the creative side, the dreamer, who goes out of his way to find incredible people to work with. My cofounder is the business side, the shrewd bulldog with connections to the money and even stronger connections in geopolitics to help us cut through red tape.

When we first began this journey I knew almost nothing about this industry, I was just a producer working with 'treasure/scavenger' themed Youtubers. I had a lot to learn, but luckily I had the right people in my network to help me learn.

I can guarantee anyone in this thread who has reputable projects worth doing, unrestricted access in the following countries if they are working with us:

-Mexico
-Bahamas
-Trinidad & Tobago
-Haiti
-Dominican Republic
-Vieques

For the right opportunity we can potentially expand this list.

After season 1 I am hoping to add South Korea and China to this list, potentially Poland and England as well. The goal of this television show is to become an international phenomenon.

Production: We are working with the production company responsible for the longest running TV show in Cable television history

Money is all accounted for. We have a number of potential projects we are currently considering for season 1 - but are on the lookout for a few more.

So the purpose of this thread is for people who know people to share this with them, or for people who have worthwhile SHIPWRECK related projects to contact me and begin the vetting process.

That's it. That's the post. If you have treasure bearing shipwrecks to track down - contact me. Let's make it happen.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Providing "unrestricted access" (which requires a permit) is only one aspect of a shipwreck project; and by itself is worthless (IMO).unless there is a critical path to exploit the site. This includes (as examples):
1. A contract showing a front-end fee (call it a Bonus if you wish) to the project concept originator (in case the project doesn't have the 'legs' to get off the ground).
2. Definition of the Net Dispersible Income (and allowed expenses, including salaries, etc.)
3. If this venture is only photographic other conditions will be included.
4. If this venture is to search, salvage and distribute shipwreck valuables--then an executed contract with the country which terms will also include the ability to freely export the valuables out of the country with the payment of a stated tax or no tax.
5. If merchandise, media revenue and etc. are considered, what is the originator's percentage?
That's enough for now.
Don in SoCal

 

[dowser]

Is this a totally new startup? Is there a salvage ship, divers, or past experience in Shipwreck salvage?

 

[RGINN]

I would probably go to the ocean to look for a shipwreck. Great Lakes might be cool to check out. But good luck with your TV show, which would most likely end each episode with 'Well we didn't find it this time...'

 

[freeman]

Unfortunately 'Shipwreck' your TV production concept seems to be have already been done.

Take a ticket and join the line behind the others who have already sold their version to the production channels, have had them shown and then onsold the show to the 2nd tier streaming services.

Good luck anyway, I know how hard it is to get an idea greenlit: plenty of promises about being interested but zero follow through.

 

[Ex Nafragiis Venit Aurum]

Providing "unrestricted access" (which requires a permit) is only one aspect of a shipwreck project; and by itself is worthless (IMO).unless there is a critical path to exploit the site. This includes (as examples):
1. A contract showing a front-end fee (call it a Bonus if you wish) to the project concept originator (in case the project doesn't have the 'legs' to get off the ground).
2. Definition of the Net Dispersible Income (and allowed expenses, including salaries, etc.)
3. If this venture is only photographic other conditions will be included.
4. If this venture is to search, salvage and distribute shipwreck valuables--then an executed contract with the country which terms will also include the ability to freely export the valuables out of the country with the payment of a stated tax or no tax.
5. If merchandise, media revenue and etc. are considered, what is the originator's percentage?
That's enough for now.
Don in SoCal

All of these things can and will be addressed with treasure hunters/historians with projects worth exploring. These things have already come up with some of the people we are already going to be working with.

 

[Ex Nafragiis Venit Aurum]

Is this a totally new startup? Is there a salvage ship, divers, or past experience in Shipwreck salvage?

Both my cofounder and I have zero reputation in this business - but the people we have brought up so far have a combined history of over 150 years in this business. Eventually I'll be able to disclose some of the names - but for now, you'll just have to wait and see. We've taken the time to do this right!

 

[Ex Nafragiis Venit Aurum]

Unfortunately 'Shipwreck' your TV production concept seems to be have already been done.

Take a ticket and join the line behind the others who have already sold their version to the production channels, have had them shown and then onsold the show to the 2nd tier streaming services.

Good luck anyway, I know how hard it is to get an idea greenlit: plenty of promises about being interested but zero follow through.


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The shipwrecks in the Caribbean will be far more exciting than those in England or Australia.

 

[dowser]

Both my cofounder and I have zero reputation in this business - but the people we have brought up so far have a combined history of over 150 years in this business. Eventually I'll be able to disclose some of the names - but for now, you'll just have to wait and see. We've taken the time to do this right!

I got diving certified, right after being in the Navy in 81, because of an interest in Shipwrecks. But never dove in the ocean..
They let our Navy ship ride through a hurricane, and that was no fun!!