Over a span of nearly a decade, SIDCO has continued to help preserve North Carolina's submerged cultural resources and to assist state agencies with resources management. Because we are a volunteer team, our expenses are not near what a professional team would cost on the average project, yet our work continues to equal that of the professional archaeological community and we are very proud of that. However, it cost about $800 a day for us to operate in the field, and one hour in the field equals 5 hours in the office. Our corporate sponsors continue to provide equipment and supplies on a nearly weekly basis, but, in this day when we don't know where our next tank of air is coming from... we still need YOU to help out with your tax deductible donations.

Be a part of Historic Preservation & help us out, together we can all make a difference!

Our 501(c)3, EIN, and financial data are available upon request and the contact info is at the bottom of this page...

Things we need to keep going...

  • Several 16 to 24 ft Skimmers or Carolina Skiffs -Please see the boat donors page to see the support vessels we have planned.

  • We have long needed a long pontoon boat, just the boat and a trailer, we already have an engine, a 50HP Yamaha (just donated...). We have no need of the fancy seating or frills, just a sturdy boat about 21-24' long and a good trailer. 

 

  • P2 or above Laptop or desktop computer- We BADLY need P2 laptop computers! We just got one, we need one more... Thank you, donor!!!   

 

  • Underwater Communication gear- This one is for the commercial divers who have old gear that you want to get rid of. We can offer a tax deduction for that old gear... and maybe get you out on the site(s) with us...! 

  • OTS just donated a topside unit, but we still need compatable diver units... Thank You, OTS!  

  • ATVs- We are in DESPERATE need of 4-wheelers, quads or even 3-wheelers! We cannot complete the Core Banks Beach Wreck work without them! Please think about us when it is time for a trade-in or if you are a dealer with overstock... we'll take anything from 120cc on up! Imagine your company logo seen on the unit gas tanks in the documentaries we have in the works!

 

  • Please send your tax deductible contributions!

E-mail directly to us:   SIDCO

"Nonprofit Marine Archaeology and Exploration"

Robert K. Smith - President, Project Director

David Pope - Vice-President, Assistant Director

Eric Baptiste  - Treasure

Bob Heist - Secretary

Tony Davis - Field Operations Officer, Asst. Director

121 Liston Rd.
Beaufort NC 28516
PHONE 252-728-6684
CELL 252-504-8778 or 504-0812