We would be remiss if we did not mention and acknowledge the events which transpired this past year on 9-11, as the season was winding down, the unthinkable occurred and America was forever changed. We at the Mel Fisher Center, Inc. and our sub-contractors extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for those who lost loved ones to these heinous actions. We are also resolved to protect and enjoy the freedom that this country represents. We are very aware that as one of the privileges of that freedom, we have been afforded participation in the recovery of these wonderful historic treasures, it reaffirms to us that our system of government and justice do work. We will never forget the attack on America nor the losses we suffered - we will as a people prevail.

The Mel Fisher Center, Inc. would like to acknowledge the talented help and tireless input of the following people without whom this report on The East Coast Shipwreck Project would not be possible. We hope to be associated with you for many years to come.

We would like to thank as a group in general all of our Sub-Contractors without whose help and dedication much of the history of this fleet would remain unknown. To Captain John Brandon and the crew of the M/V Endeavor and Greg Bounds and the crew of the M/V Bookmaker for all your hard work and for setting the standard as high as you do.

To Debbie Symington and the Museum staff, thank you for watching over the treasure and helping to disseminate the history of these sites.

To Bill Moore, Noel Wells, Bob Campbell, Tom Priest and the volunteers in the Laboratory. Thanks for helping us preserve the past.

To the State of Florida Department of Archaeological Research for their co-operation on this project.

To R. Duncan Mathewson III and Dr. Eugene Lyon for your continuing support of the ongoing efforts of The Florida East Coast Shipwreck Project.

To Taffi Fisher Abt, Morgan MacRorie and Shirley Campbell for keeping the rest of us organized and focused.

To Kim Fisher for having the stamina to carry on such a worthwhile project.