Captain Martin Bayerle, from Brooklyn, New York, is a treasure hunter and professional researcher. He discovered the illusive shipwreck of the RMS Republic and has devoted more than 30 years of his life to solving the mystery surrounding her. Capt. Bayerle's research into the early 20th century gold market has been cited in academic journals across the country. He has also appeared in interviews on major broadcast news networks and periodicals around the world regarding his quest for the fabled gold of Republic.