About Abundantia LP
Abundantia LP is a specialized investment partnership focused on recovering and responsibly monetizing historically significant precious‑metal cargoes with strong provenance—beginning with the 1909 RMS Republic (“Millionaires’ Ship”).
- Our Mission
To unlock value from documented, historically important cargoes while preserving context and provenance, and to align outcomes with investors through disciplined operations and transparent reporting.
- Our Approach
We combine decades of archival research, legal groundwork, technical planning, and numismatic expertise to target cargoes with measurable bullion value and potential premium as authenticated historical pieces.
- Our Advantage
Abundantia LP stands alone at the intersection of history, law, and finance. Our proprietary ownership position, court-validated rights, and integrated recovery strategy offer investors a uniquely secured entry point into physical gold and provenance-driven numismatics — assets entirely uncorrelated with traditional markets.
Why the RMS Republic?
The RMS Republic sank on January 24, 1909 after a collision off Nantucket. Independent investigations and court‑recognized research identify multiple valuable cargoes believed associated with the voyage. The project’s deep historical record, legal posture, and technical plan form the basis for Abundantia’s initial focus.
Research & Foundations
Abundantia’s strategy builds upon multi‑decade archival work, technical surveys, and legal milestones achieved by the operating team. Public materials—including the book The Tsar’s Treasure and televised coverage—provide early background, while current investor documents and research summaries are maintained by the team for diligence.
Governance & Alignment
We emphasize disciplined budgeting, transparent updates, third‑party professional services, and a clear separation between operating activities and fund governance. Investor alignment is central to our structure and processes.
OUR TEAM
Capt. Martin W. Bayerle, MBA
Managing Member
Captain Martin Bayerle is the founder and Managing Member of Lords of Fortune and Abundantia LP. With over four decades of dedicated research into the RMS Republic and its historically significant cargoes, he has integrated business leadership, legal expertise, and operational experience to pioneer one of the world’s most compelling recovery ventures. Martin holds an MBA and has successfully led the legal and technical initiatives confirming ownership of the Republic and advancing the planned recovery of her treasure.
Grant Bayerle, Esq
Vice President and General Counsel
Grant Bayerle serves as Vice President and General Counsel, providing legal oversight for corporate, transactional, and operational matters. His practice background includes complex commercial law, intellectual property, and contract structuring. Grant ensures that the company’s operations and investor documentation are properly aligned within applicable legal frameworks, supporting transparent governance and sound project management.
Timothy D. Barrow, Esq
Admiralty Counsel
Timothy D. Barrow is a highly experienced admiralty attorney specializing in maritime law, vessel operations, and recovery rights. He advises on complex maritime ownership and salvage issues, ensuring that the RMS Republic operations adhere to all applicable admiralty and international conventions. His expertise provides the legal backbone supporting the firm’s recovery efforts.
Tessa Bayerle
Marketing and Media Director
Tessa Bayerle directs media, branding, and public engagement for Lords of Fortune and Abundantia LP. As the creative impetus for the History Channel’s Billion Dollar Wreck (2016), she helped bring global attention to the RMS Republic project. Today she leads media strategy, investor communications, and brand development with a focus on authenticity, narrative, and visibility.
Sebastiaan (Bas) Coppes
Project Manager
Sebastiaan “Bas” Coppes is a maritime operations specialist and project manager with extensive international experience in subsea intervention, vessel management, and offshore logistics. As Founder and Managing Director of Independent Maritime Advisors, Bas has overseen large-scale technical and commercial marine projects across the globe. He provides operational planning, risk management, and strategic coordination for the RMS Republic recovery effort.
External Partners
External specialists in engineering, survey, finance, and media production are retained as needed to support due diligence, operational planning, and project execution.
Managing Member, Lords of Fortune LLC
Lead researcher of the RMS Republic expedition and public educator on the historical and economic significance of the wreck. Responsible for overall strategic direction, research oversight, project coordination, and preservation of narrative integrity throughout all communications.
Advisory Network & Specialist Support (Selected)
Abundantia maintains a network of subject-matter experts engaged on a project-specific basis, including:
- Subsea Operations & Engineering
- Artifact Conservation & Preservation
- Numismatics & Precious Metal Authentication
- Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Counsel
- Archival & Historical Research Partners
External partners are retained as needed to support due diligence, operational planning, and execution.