Thanks Dr. Malcolm. I do agree that I havent seen any artifact that positively identifies it with AE. I dont think anyone here has stated that, although we alll hope so. Postive identification separated fact from fiction, or hopes, of beliefs. I thonk TIGHAR will find some personal artifacts of AE to prove she was there. Niku is a pretty big island, and the searches havent covered it yet.
As far as the Electra goes, some of us think the wreckage is her, but nothing has been positively identified. All the good work by Richie and Jeff Hayden has opened eyes, but unfortuneately, havent proved anything. BUT---we all asked for a deatiled expedition to Niku for an underwater search with the assets needed for a good job. The assets are available now, thanks to the State Dept, Ric, and in my belief, the work of Richie and Jeff. Perhaps the Nessie photo got things moving, but Richie's photo breakdown of the ROV video raised awareness. And---with any luck, we will be able to compare Richie's pics to new ones taken by ROV's and submirsibles up close and personal. Perhaps even artifacts of the wreckage brought up for analysis.
My view is that TIGHAR is doing this the right way. IF we find the positive evidence of the Electra, I'll bet a major archaeological expedition will follow.