some one selling old ship wreck stuff on craigs list

[karnov]

You didn't answer the question about Mel.

I don't really have an opinion on his specific situation because I just don't know that much about it.  Furthermore, it doesn't matter what I think, it's up to the courts.  The reason I think we're on parallel arguments is that you're talking about undiscovered wrecks and who should 'get' them when found.  I'm talking more about established wrecks that are already in the public trust and the ethics of items being taken from them. 

If you're passion is to go find a wreck filled with treasure, you certainly don't need my approval... go!  I'm not some gov't bureaucrat that's going to try to take your findings.  You don't have to convince me of anything.