Arlyn, To answer your questions: Yes, an avocational group. We are a 501c3, non-profit historical and archaeological org dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey shipwreck history. The site is that of an early nineteenth century sailer in 30 feet sea water. We began investigating the site 3 years before a contract archaeological firm investigated it in preparation for a beach fill project. Our report to the community at large aided and guided the contractors investigation. Our report's conclusions were upheld by this same firm. The items were retrieved by hand from a shipping barrel; the barrel's location was mapped. I hope this aids you in forming an opinion, Aqualieb