Whelan, Emily R. Frot Darrell Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 5:55 PM To: Smith, Roger Subject: seafarer archaeoligy permit..what kind of permit is this? ‘The permit that seafarer received this week, their notice was vague.is it a 1A-31 or 1A-32 ? or another? Does their permit allow them to do a full salvage and sell artifacts and recover treasure? Here is a copy of their press release that | don't understand TAMPA, Fla., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX), a company focused on ‘archeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks is pleased to announce that Seatarer's Quest, LLC has successfully been granted a three year research permit for the shipwreck site south of Cape Canaveral from the Florida Bureau of Archaeology Research | would be greatful for a reply as | know your very busy,thankyou for your help,DarrellWhelan, Emily R. Darrell Friday, August 01, 2014 11:16 AM Smith, Roger RE: seafarer archaeoligy permit. what kind of permit is this? Thankyou very much From: Smith, Roger [mailto:Roger.Smith@DOS. MyFlorida.com] Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 To: ‘Darrell ‘Subject: RE: seafarer archaeoligy permit...vhat kind of permit is this? Seafarers Quest received a 1A-31 Exploration Permit. It does not allow for salvage or selling of artifacts, only investigation of targets located by remote sensing instruments Roger C. Smith, Ph.D. State Underwater Archaeologist | Bureau of Archaeological Research | Division of Historical Resources | Florida Department of State | 1001 DeSoto Park Drive | Tallahassee, Florida 32301 | 850.245.6444 | Fax: 850.245.6452 | www flheritage.com @ ct From: Darrell [mailto:svpestman@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 5:55 PM To: Smith, Roger Subject: seafarer archaeoligy permit...what kind of permit is this? The permit that seatarer received this week,their notice was vague is it a 14-31 or 1A-32 ? or another? Does their permit, allow them to do a full salvage and sell artifacts and recover treasure? Here is a copy of their press release that | don't understand TAMPA, Fla., July 28, 2014 IPRNewswire/ ~- Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX), a company focused on archeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks is pleased to announce that Seafarer’s Quest, LLC has successfully been granted a three year research permit for the shipwreck site south of Cape Canaveral from the Florida Bureau of Archaeology Research | would be greatful for a reply as | know your very busy.thankyou for your help, Darrell The DeparinSmith, Roger Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 2:52 PM To: Glowacki, Mary Subject: FW: seafarer exploration 14-31 exploration permit From: Bendus, Robert F. Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 8:58 AM To: Smith, Roger Ce: Glowacki, Mary Subject: FW: seafarer exploration 14-31 exploration permit Good morning Roger, Will you please respond to this. Thanks! From: Darrell [mailto:svpestman@verizon.net) Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 9:48 PM To: Bendus, Robert F Subject: seafarer exploration 14-31 exploration permit Regarding this new permit will it allow them to bring up any artifacts and give the state the 80/20% split? Its thought that its ok to do so,or is the split AFTER a full salvage permit is granted? What steps need to be taken to get a full salvage permit or what requirements need to be Satisfied first so a full recovery permit can be applied for at the permited area?... here was their press release: TAMPA, Fla., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX), a company focused on archeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks is pleased to announce that Seafarer's Quest, LLC has successfully been granted a three year research permit for the shipwreck site south of Cape Canaveral from the Florida Bureau of Archaeology Research | would be greatful for a reply as | know your very busy, thankyou for your help Darrell swWorkingFL [The Department af Stato is conmited t exoaTence Please take our Customer Satisfaction SurveyWhelan, Emily R. From: Smith, Roger Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 2:35 PM To: ‘svpestman@verizon.net! fe Glowacki, Mary; Bendus, Robert F. Subject: Seafarer's Quest Exploration Permit Seafarers Quest received a 1-31 Exploration Permit. It does not allow for salvage or selling of artifacts, only investigation of targets located by remote sensing instruments. Issuance of an exploration permit does not guarantee future issuance of a recovery permit. If exploratory digging is required, additional permits from the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be required. Under supervision of the permitee’s archaeologist, remote sensing targets will be investigated and evaluated. The permit allows for minimal recovery of diagnostic artifact to accomplish this, but these materials remain in public ownership. Interim written reports by the archaeologist are sent to this agency for review and evaluation. After completion of this work (the permit is for three years), the permittee may apply for a Recovery Permit, which carries archaeological guidelines and requirements for treatment and conservation of artifacts, which may periodically be divided between the permittee and this agency. Roger C. Smith, Ph.D. State Underwater Archaeologist | Bureau of Archaeological Research | Division of Historical Resources | Florida Department of State | 1001 DeSoto Park Drive | Tallahassee, Florida 32301 | 850.245.6444 | Fax: 850.245.6452 | vw-fiheritage.com From: Darrell [mailto supestman@verizon net] Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 9:48 PM To: Bendus, Robert F. Subject: seafarer exploration 18-31 exploration permit Regarding this new permit will it allow them to bring up any artifacts and give the state the 80/20% split? Its thought that its ok to do so,or is the split AFTER a full salvage permit is granted? ‘What steps need to be taken to get a full salvage permit or what requirements need to be satisfied first so a full recovery permit can be applied for at the permited area?...here was their press release: TAMPA, Fla., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ ~- Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX), a company focused on archeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks is pleased to announce that Seafarer’s Quest LLC has successfully been granted a three year research permit for the shipwreck site south of Cape Canaveral from the Florida Bureau of Archaeology Research | would be greatful for a reply as | know your very busy,thankyou for your help, DarrelWhelan, Emily R. From: Smith, Roger Sen Monday, August 04, 2014 1:18 PM To: Glowacki, Mary Subject: Darrell Mary, Here isa draft response to Darrell for your review: Seafarers Quest received a 1A-31 Exploration Permit. It does not allow for salvage or selling of artifacts, only investigation of targets located by remote sensing instruments, Issuance of an exploration permit does not guarantee future issuance of a recovery permit. If exploratory digging is required, additional permits from the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be required. Under supervision of the permitee’s archaeologist, remote sensing targets will be investigated and evaluated. The permit allows for minimal recovery of diagnostic artifact to accomplish this, but these materials remain in public ownership. Interim written reports by the archaeologist are sent to this agency for review and evaluation. After completion of this work (the permit is for three years), the permittee may apply for a Recovery Permit, which carries archaeological guidelines and requirements for treatment and conservation of artifacts, which may periodically be divided between the permittee and this agency. From: Darrell [mailto:svpestman@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 9:48 PM To: Bendus, Robert F. Subject: seafarer exploration 14-31 exploration permit Regarding this new permit will it allow them to bring up any artifacts and give the state the 80/20% spit? Its thought that its 0k to do s0,oris the split AFTER a full salvage permit is granted? What steps need to be taken to get a full salvage permit or what requirements need to be satisfied first so a full recovery Permit can be applied for at the permited area?.. ere was their press release TAMPA, Fla., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX), a company focused on archeological sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks is pleased to announce that Seafarer's Quest, LLC has successfully been granted a three year research permit for the shipwreck site south of Cape Canaveral from the Florida Bureau of Archaeology Research, | would be greatful for a reply as I know your very busy thankyou for your help, DarrellGlowacki, Mary Monday, August 04, 2014 2:13 PM Smith, Roger FW: Permit Signature Page Signature page.pdf From: Brock Hubbard [mailto:seafarerexploration@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 2:12 PM To: Glowacki, Mary Ce: Kyle Kennedy Subject: Permit Signature Page Hello Dr. Glowacki, Please see attached. Thank you, Brock Hubbard Seafarer Exploration Corp. 14497 N. Dale Mabry Suite 209N ‘Tampa, FL 33618 P: 813.448.3577 F: 813.749.9426 www. SeafarerCorp.com iment of State is Gommited fo excellence Customer Satisfaction Survey1A-31 Exploration Permit 2014.04 Page 7 of 19 PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (please sign and return to DHR Permit Administrator): { hereby certify that | am an ayshorized representative of the Permittee/Authorized Entity, and that I understand and agree to abidé/by the terms of this 1A-31 Exploration Permit a= pleted Signature Date tole Keanedy Manage rms Teg ‘This permit will not become effective until it has been executed by the Director of DHR. A copy of the executed permit will be returned (o the permittee within 15 days of receipt and must be received prior to commencing fieldwork. Executed in Tallahassee, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Robert F. Bendus Date of sue Director, Division of Historical Resources ATTACHMENTS A RULE 1A~46.001, F.A.C. - ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL REPORT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES B. ARCHEOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR REMOTE SENSING SURVEY WORK OF AN EXPLORATION PERMIT AREA ©. ARCHAEOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR A MODIFIED EXPLORATION PERMIT ALLOWING LIMITED EXCAVATION FOR ANOMALY IDENTIFICATIONGlowacki, Mary Thursday, August 07, 2014 2:29 PM ‘Smith, Roger Bendus, Robert F; Tomlinson, Angela E, Rey, Carlos A. FW: Permit Signature Page From: Kyle Kennedy [mailto:kylegk23@ yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 4:20 PM To: Glowacki, Mary; Brock Hubbard Subject: Re: Permit Signature Page Mary, Thank you as always for your help. | just returned from France with Dr. de Bry for research, but it was not as productive as | would have liked. It is very complicated and tedious to do this research. | go to New York tomorrow to meet with the New York Stack Exchange for an up-listing program for Seafarer to eventually move to the NASDAQ ‘exchange. | get back on Friday, so any time next week | am happy to come up and resign an original with you or Rob. | try to do several things when | come up and | actually enjoy the drive, If itis a problem for me to come up, just let me know, otherwise any day any time willbe fine and | look forward to it. Also, if there is any language Rodger Smith or yourself would like me to use to close out our permit on the Lantana site, please let me know and I will bring that with me so you will have an original of that as well. Again, thank you for your time and the extra help you have given us. Kyle Kyle Kennedy Chief Executive Officer Seafarer Exploration Corp. Stock Symbol SFRX 14497 N Dale Mabry, Ste 209N Tampa, FL 33618 P: 813.448.3577 F: 813.749.9426 www. seafarercorp.com From: "Glowacki, Mary" To: Brock Hubbard Ce: Kyle Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10.35 AM Subject: RE: Permit Signature Page Mr. Hubbard and Kennedy, ‘We will need original signatures for the permit, so, Mr. Kennedy, when you return from abroad, please send us the signed signature page for Rob to resign. Thanks, Mary From: Brock Hubbard (mailto'seafarerexploration@yahoo com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 2:12 PM To: Glowacki, MaryGe: kyle Kennedy Subject: Permit Signature Page Hello Dr. Glowacki, Please see attached. Thank you, Brock Hubbard Seafarer Exploration Corp. 14497 N. Dale Mabry Suite 209N Tampa, FL 33618 P: 813.448.3577 F: 813.749.9426 www.SeafarerCorp.com Please take our Customer Satisfaction Survey Its WorkingFL Fe Deparment a Sate commited to ecaionce aWhelan, Emily Fro! Darrell Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 11:51 AM To: ‘Smith, Roger Subject: RE: Seafarer’s Quest Exploration Permit Seafarer Exploration Pulls Up Exciting Artifacts During First Dive at Cape Canaveral Shipwreck Site 11 minutes ago - DJNF TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX). a company focused on archeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks announced today that their first dive at a newly permitted shipwreck site near Cape Canaveral, FL has already yielded some very exciting artifacts. The site is believed to contain the remnants of a ship from the early colonial era (1500-1700) and artifacts retrieved during the first dive appear to reinforce that notion. Specifically, divers extracted what appears to be a colonial era cannon measuring 2.46 meters long and 40 centimeters at its widest point that would have been used to protect the ship and its contents. In addition some wood, spikes, and other encrusted objects have already been found. “This is absolutely fantastic!” exclaimed Kyle Kennedy, CEO of Seafarer. "We have worked several sites for months with less to show, so to find artifacts of material value on our first day is absolutely extraordinary. We're very excited about the future of this site." James Sinclair, underwater archaeologist, added "I am very pleased we are finding shipwreck- related material so quickly on this site. We will examine the cannon and other artifacts to try to determine the identity of the wreck, but as of right now the combined artifacts suggest a possible Spanish ship from the colonial era." Mr. Kennedy continued, "| am very thankful to our crew, project manager Terry Tate, Captain Alexander Javorsky, Levin Shavers, Aaron Cartwright, Mike Renfro, Michael Brownstein, and Jonathon Tate for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to adhere to archaeological guidelines. We are all very optimistic about this site but we still have a lot of testing and exploration to do to find more of this shipwreck. We have moved significantly closer to providing the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research two of the three pieces needed for conversion of our dig and identify permit to a full recovery permit." Terry Tate, project manager commented "I can hardly believe | felt the cannon as | pushed my hand through the sand on one of the mag targets we had analyzed. This is the first canon | have ever found, and | hope finding it on our first day of testing is a good omen." Mr. Kennedy finished by stating, "While we certainly like our start on this site, we are continuing to research other potential shipwreck sites, and have started paperwork on a fourth site of a known treasure shipwreck which has not been salvaged. We are committed to both strict adherence to archaeological guidelines and conservation, and to building shareholder value.” From: Smith, Roger [mailto:Roger.Smith@DOS.MyFiorida.com] Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 11:35 AM 1To: ‘svpestman@verizon.net’ Ce: Glowacki, Mary; Bendus, Robert F. ‘Subject: Seafarer’s Quest Exploration Permit Seafarers Quest received a 14-31 Exploration Permit. It does not allow for salvage or selling of artifacts, only investigation of targets located by remote sensing instruments. Issuance of an exploration permit does not guarantee future issuance of a recovery permit. If exploratory digging is required, additional permits from the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be required. Under supervision of the permitee’s, archaeologist, remote sensing targets will be investigated and evaluated. The permit allows for minimal recovery of diagnostic artifact to accomplish this, but these materials remain in public ownership. Interim written reports by the archaeologist are sent to this agency for review and evaluation. After completion of this work (the permit is for three years), the permittee may apply for a Recovery Permit, which carries archaeological guidelines and requirements for treatment and conservation of artifacts, which may periodically be divided between the permittee and this agency. Roger C. Smith, Ph.D. State Underwater Archaeologist | Bureau of Archacological Research | Division of Historical Resources | Florida Department of State | 1001 DeSoto Park Drive | Tallahassee, Florida 32301 | 850.245.6444 | Fax: 850.245.6452 | www fllheritage com \: Darrell [mailto:supestman@verizon.net} Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 9:48 PM To: Bendus, Robert F. Subject: seafarer exploration 14-31 exploration permit, Regarding this new permit will it allow them to bring up any artifacts and give the state the 80/20% split? Its thought that its 0k to do s0,0r is the split AFTER a full salvage permit is granted? What steps need to be taken to get a full salvage permit or what requirements need to be satisfied first so a full recovery permit can be applied for at the permited area?...nere was their press release: TAMPA, Fia., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ ~- Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX), a company focused on archeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks is pleased to announce that Seafarer's Quest LLC has successfully been granted a three year research permit for the shipwreck site south of Cape Canaveral from the Florida Bureau of Archaeology Research | would be greatful for a reply as | know your very busy, thankyou for your help, Darrell NtsWorkingFL a [The Deparment of State ie commited to excellence Please take our Cuslomer Sal s ction SurveyGlowacki, Mary Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:57 AM ‘Smith, Roger Fwd: Vessel Information Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Brock Hubbard Date: August 11, 2014 at 1:01:30 PM EDT To: Mary Glowacki Ce: Kyle Kennedy Subject: Vessel Information Reply-To: Brock Hubbard Hello Dr. Glowacki, Here is the information on the second vessel working on the permitted area in Cape Canaveral Registration number: FL2960LJ Registered to Terry Tate HIN: HSXYC324E000 Year:2000 Hydrosport Boat: 23'8", center console, black and white with outboard 250 E-tech motors If you require any additional info about the vessel please let us know. Thank you. Brock Hubbard Seafarer Exploration Corp. 14497 N. Dale Mabry Suite 209N Tampa, FL 33618 P: 813.448.3577 F: 813.749.9421 www. SeafarerCorp.com itsWorkingFL [The Depariment of Siate is committed to excellence Pleabe take our Customer Salfacion SuveWhelan, Emily R. From: Glowacki, Mary Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 1:57 PM To: kyle Kennedy Ce Smith, Roger Subject: Follow-up to phone message Hi Mr. Kennedy, I received your phone message from Monday (8/11). Let us know the dates you plan to be in Tallahassee, and we can schedule the permit signing and discuss what questions you may have concerning the permit. Also, thank you for sending the information on the second boat that will be working the area, We have fielded many inquiries from your investors regarding the Sea Quest project. One individual sent us a news release indicating that artifacts were retrieved on the first day (release cut and pasted at end of e-mail ). Please note in attachments B and C of the permit (below, highlighted in yellow) that there are protocols to be followed and that we need to be informed of these types of developments. look forward to an update soon. Thanks, Mary ATTACHMENT B ARCHEOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR REMOTE SENS! PERMIT AREA 3. Field Survey (Underwater and Other Data Gathering) a. If indications of wreckage or any archaeological remains, historic or prehistoric, are discovered as a result of the remote sensing survey, the Permittee shall conduct an underwater inspection of the area to verify the presence of archaeological materials. The center of an archaeological site or a large isolated artifact, such as an anchor or cannon, shall be given an accurate position fix by keeping a taught buoy line tied to the target on the ocean floor and taking a reading while the survey boat’s GPS satellite antenna is as directly above the marker buoy as possible. Al pertinent information about the location and nature of the site shall be recorded and reported to DHR. G SURVEY WORK OF AN EXPLORATION b. Ifan historie shipwreck or prehistoric site is located during inspection and verification of anomalies, the Permittee’s archaeologist shall examine the site to interpret and record its features. Personnel from DHR may assist in this process. A preliminary site plan or drawing of visible features, accompanied by a brief written report about the site, and a completed Florida Master Site File form shall be submitted to DHR within 14 days of the inspection. ATTACHMENT C ARCHAEOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR A MODIFIED EXPLORATION PERMIT ALLOWING LIMITED TEST EXCAVATION FOR ANOMALY IDENTIFICATION 1. Field Survey (Underwater and Other Data Gathering) a, Ifa large isolated artifact, such as an anchor or cannon is found, the Permittee’s archaeologist shall record and report to DHR within two (2) working days after the discovery the position fix (3 meter DGPS coordinates, also see 2b below) for said artifact.Seafarer Exploration Pulls Up Exciting Artifacts During First Dive at Cape Canaveral Shipwreck Site 11 minutes ago - DINF TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ ~ Seafarer Exploration Corporation (OTCQB: SFRX), a company focused on archeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks announced today that their first dive at a newly permitted shipwreck site near Cape Canaveral, FL has already yielded some very. exciting artifacts. The site is believed to contain the remnants of a ship from the early colonial era (1500-1700) and artifacts retrieved during the first dive appear to reinforce that notion. Specifically, divers extracted what appears to be a colonial era cannon measuring 2.46 meters long and 40 centimeters at its widest point that would have been used to protect the ship and its contents. In addition some wood, spikes, and other encrusted objects have already been found. "This is absolutely fantastic!" exclaimed Kyle Kennedy, CEO of Seafarer. "We have worked several sites for months with less to show, so to find artifacts of material value on our first day is absolutely extraordinary. We're very excited about the future of this site." James Sinclair, underwater archaeologist, added "I am very pleased we are finding shipwreck-related material so quickly on this site. We will examine the cannon and other artifacts to try to determine the identity of the wreck, but as of right now the combined artifacts suggest a possible Spanish ship from the colonial era.” Mr. Kennedy continued, "I am very thankful to our crew, project manager Terry Tate, Captain Alexander Javorsky, Levin Shavers, Aaron Cartwright, Mike Renfro, Michael Brownstein, and Jonathon Tate for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to adhere to archaeological guidelines. We are all very optimistic about this site but we still have a lot of testing and exploration to do to find more of this shipwreck. We have moved significantly closer to providing the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research two of the three pieces needed for conversion of our dig and identify permit to a full recovery permi Terry Tate, project manager commented "I ean hardly believe I felt the cannon as I pushed my hand through the sand on one of the mag targets we had analyzed. This is the first canon I have ever found, and I hope finding it on our first day of testing is a good omen.” Mr. Kennedy finished by stating, "While we certainly like our start on this site, we are continuing to research other potential shipwreck sites, and have started paperwork on a fourth site of a known treasure shipwreck which has not been salvaged. We are committed to both strict adherence to archaeological guidelines and conservation, and to building shareholder value." ItsWorkingFL {Tie Department of State ws committed to excellence Please take our Customer Satisfaction Survey.