"The knowledge that a secret exists is half of the secret."

Joshua Meyrowitz

"Capt. Bayerle was referred to as a "modern day pirate" (in the complimentary sense) by Judge Nancy Gertner of the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts in a 2005 opinion granting exclusive salvage rights to the Republic to MVSHQ."

"She was one of the elite luxury liners of her day, known as the `Millionaires,´ Ship´ for all the wealthy and prominent figures she carried."

The Tsar's Treasure

"Shipwreck may hold $1.6 Billion."

Los Angeles Times

"[The] truth is incontrovertible. Panic may resent it, ignorance may deride it, malice may distort it, but there it is."

Sir Winston Churchill

"Several billion dollars in gold may lie in 270 feet of water about 50 miles south of Nantucket, and it all belongs to Martin Bayerle."

The Martha's Vineyard Times

"Republic was the largest and most technologically advanced vessel lost at sea in history to her time."

The Tsar's Treasure

"[Captain Bayerle's] Fishing off Nantucket for Ship, History and $1.6B"

The Boston Globe

"A `Palatial´ Steamer. The new twin-screw steamer `Republic,´ 15,400 tons ... will stand comparison with anything afloat for the excellence, comeliness, and comfort of passenger accommodation. The `Republic´ is a vessel which calls for distinct mention among many notable craft."

White Star Line booklet, circa 1908

"Almost immediately upon Republic's sinking came rumors, rumors of a lost treasure that was aboard her. A treasure of over $3 million in gold coins, a treasure that today, may be worth well over a billion dollars."

The Tsar's Treasure

"A billion dollar treasure: The answer is waiting off Nantucket."

Robert Cembrola, Maritime Archeologist and Director of the Naval War College Museum

"Capt. Bayerle has written what must be among the best researched and tantalizing adventure narratives in quite some time... I applaud his ability to fuse history with death-defying deep sea exploration."

The Martha's Vineyard Times