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The Union of Central American States​


The Union of Central American States formally repudiates the Kingdom of Spain's invasion of its territorial waters by their military vessel and rejects any Spanish claim to the wreck laying off the coast of the State of Nicaragua. Both the wreck and its cargo are the Union's rightful property, as they were discovered within our territorial waters and any effort by the Spanish to unlawfully seize Central American assets will be considered an act of war. We remind the Kingdom of Spain that their hegemony over Central America has long since passed away into the dustbin of history and that we will not countenance further Spanish imperialism, which previously led to the systematic destruction and plunder of a vibrant civilization.

~ Manuel Estrada Cabrera, President of the Union of Central American States
 
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I believe it prudent to mention to Sr. Cabrera of the Central American Union that the ship found in the waters of the Caribbean is of Spanish origin, a wreckage of priceless Spanish culture, heritage, and history. The ship is centuries old and must be recovered both for the study of the old remains and for the recovery of any and all items found inside. This wreckage was built by Spain, with the hands of many Spaniards, in Spanish territory, using Spanish materiel and equipment. The ship was located and identified by Spanish sailors and ships and, as such, it is the sole property of Spain and the ownership of such a vessel and its valuable cargo thus belongs to the Spanish Kingdom.

I would also find it important to mention that, Sr. Cabrera, as you accuse myself and my people of imperialistic policies, you wage war against the Mexican government and its people seeking to claim its lands, humiliate their people, and to destroy an entire generation of Mexican men. Such actions cannot be dismissed when accusing an entire nation of "imperialism".

War is not what I wish for our two nations; but it is undeniable that this ship is of Spanish origin, and as rightful property of the Spanish Crown, cannot be seized by a foreign power under any circumstances.

~ His Royal Majesty Alfonso XIII, King of Spain
 
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The Kingdom of Portugal is hereby staking a claim in the wreckage found by the Spanish Government, and would like monetary recompensation of $1,000,000 USD, or the equivalent in gold. We invite an independent scientific team to ascertain the origin of the treasure ship found by the Spanish submarine. This is in reference to the one found off the Iberian Coast, not he current dispute over the Caribbean find. We stipulate that it could possibly be a Portuguese Galleon off Nicaragua, though there should be a scientific team to figure that out as well.
 
It is the express opinion of the United States of America that the treasure contained within the sunken ship should be split between Central America and Spain. It is our opinion that the treasure should be split as follows, 39% to each Central America and Spain, 10% to the International Maritime Organization, 10% to the Organization of American States, and 2% to museums. We believe this split is equitable to all parties involved. The IMO will be able to use the money to aid sailors around the world. The OAS to improve the economies of the former colonies of the Spanish Empire. While the remaining 2% will be retained to be preserved in museums around the world, such that we may celebrate our cultural heritage.

~ JP Morgan
 
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We are glad that a state of sensibility seems to have returned to the Brazilian Government and we hope peace in the continent will no longer be threatened like in that past and unfortunate incident. Hopefully, the discovery of petroleum will deliver the same type of prosperity it has brought to us under the control of our state-owned YPF.

Regarding the salvaged ship found in the Caribbean, we believe that, even though it was Spanish property at the time of its sinking and it was found by a Spanish vessel, there should be some sort of partial compensation to the Central American Government while Spain keeps the larger portion of the salvage's worth.
 
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The Union of Central American States​


The Union will agree to providing up to 15% of the find to the Organization of American States and an additional 15% to the International Maritime Organization provided that these two groups agree to provide logistical support and equipment to the Nicaraguan salvage operation.

We continue to reject any Spanish claim to the Nicaraguan find, as their discovery of the wreck was based on the covert invasion of sovereign Central American waters by their military vessel without our consent or approval; only after this invasion do they attempt to obfuscate the issue by referring to our ongoing struggle with Mexico, yet another of their much-abused former possessions. We are further amused by the King of Spain's attempt to cast himself as the wronged party so soon after his failed coup against his own democratically-elected government.

While any other nation-state would rightly consider this attack on our maritime territory an act of war and full justification for the destruction of the offending vessel, we choose to take the path of forgiveness. The Kingdom of Spain has 24 hours to remove any and all naval vessels from Central American maritime jurisdiction. Should they fail to remove themselves, the Union Navy is ready to send them to the ocean floor with the subject of their attempted theft.

Should Spain accept peace and apologize for its intrusion in Central American territory, we are willing to offer them 10% of the salvaged gold in recognition of their discovery of the sunken vessel. Otherwise, we will oppose any further Spanish incursion with our full might.

~ Manuel Estrada Cabrera, President of the Union of Central American States
 
The Chilean government is also happy to see sanity return to Brazil's leadership, and hope that this bout of madness is at an end.

Concerning this sunken treasure, the Chilean government agrees with the American proposal; it is the most equitable, fair, and peaceful method to resolve this issue.
 
The American proposal is fair and simple, yet the Central Americans threaten the Spanish with war? By sea law the gold should have been given to the Spanish, but you have the opportunity to gain some of it, yet you demand more and more!
It is greed like this that plagues the leadership of many countries, yes, it is from it that corruption is born.
 
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As I am the one of the two of us willing to seek compromise, I accept the proposed plan of division of the items aboard the Spanish vessel as brought forth by President Morgan. The inability of Sr. Cabrera to seek reason in that the ship is of Spanish origin, not Central American, is surprising at most. I continue to support the American President's offer of splitting the fortunes between both Spain and Central America, while donating the rest to the museums of the world and maritime organizations, a total division that will help the treasury of two nations and assist in the heritage and culture several hundred years of age, lost for many years.

The provocations that Spain is intentionally invading Central American waters is absurd; even more absurd still is that Sr. Cabrera is demanding the relinquishing of Spanish claims of the wreck of the vessel or war shall be initiated. Now Sr. Cabrera is either forcing the Spanish government and its people to relinquish this prime example of Spanish culture and history or to go to war with a nation across the Atlantic. I again implore Sr. Cabrera to agree to President Morgan's reasonable terms, which shall easily settle this matter without war being initiated.

~ His Royal Majesty Alfonso XIII, King of Spain
 
Considering the ruling consensus, we support the propposition made by the United States of America regarding the matter. Howhever, we hope that a compromise can be found by both parties with no need of intervention from a third party.
 
The Japanese Empire of the East believes that the American Plan is most beneficial to both Spain and the Central American States. The world is already seeing too much bloodshed. Another war over something as petty as a shipwreck would be senseless, and truely, depressing.
 
OOC: I wouldn't be surprised if Fry made this shipwreck a regular Frigate that's completely worthless.
 
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OOC: I wouldn't be surprised if Fry made this shipwreck a regular Frigate that's completely worthless.
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OOC: [+1 Gold to Central America, +1 Gold to Spain]
 
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The Union of Central American States​


While Central America has great respect and affection for the United States and President Morgan, as has been expressed time and again in our communiques, we do not accept the notion that Spain has some kind of "equality" of claim over the wreck simply because their criminal action resulted in its discovery. We are willing to stipulate that the ship itself did at one point belong to the Kingdom of Spain and will be more than happy to return the vessel's remains once it has been fully salvaged.

Our contention that Spain has engaged in an invasion of Central American waters is not speculation but rather objective fact; they sent a military submarine into our waters without notifying our government or asking for permission. We have not nor will we ever waive our sovereign right of control over our maritime jurisdiction and we would expect the same from Spain if a foreign warship parked itself off the coast of Barcelona. We have extended a great deal of tolerance regarding this unprovoked Spanish belligerence, as befits a responsible nation-state. We have even accepted a degree of compromise, which would give Spain compensation it does not truly deserve. However, the King of Spain's refusal to admit wrongdoing and continued efforts to undermine our sovereignty in a manner befitting the rapacious Spanish Empire of old tests our increasingly limited patience.

The Union of Central American States reiterates its rejection of Spain's false claim. While we are still willing to allow our previously stated compromise, Spain's ongoing distortions make it difficult indeed for the Central American government to justify compromising at all to its people, as they are already suffering from the war in the north. We call upon the United States of America to honor its commitments to the Americas as stated in the Monroe Doctrine and fully reject Spain's aggression and subsequent lies.

~ Manuel Estrada Cabrera, President of the Union of Central American States
 
Her Majesty's Government supports the proposition of the United States of America on the equitable partition and distribution of the maritime discovery in the Caribbean Sea. It is our opinion that any martial conflict resulting from a dispute this minor would bring the entire sphere of diplomacy in disrepute, and reflect poorly upon both parties. Therefore, we call upon both the Union of Central American States and the Kingdom of Spain to moderate their language, refrain from hypothetical threats and cooperate passively in this exercise.

Her Majesty, Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands​
 
Following extensive negotiations in the city of Havana between representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Union of Central American States, an accord has been agreed upon by the various nations. I post it below for public perusal and signature by the four parties.

The Treaty of Havana

The sunken ship off the coast of the State of Guatemala shall be salvaged by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, with observers from Central America, Spain, and the United States present.

The recovered salvage shall be organized and categorized by sailors of the Royal Navy.

The Union of Central American States shall fully compensate the United Kingdom for their salvage and coordination efforts.

Upon an impartial assessment of the salvage's worth, the Royal Navy shall allocate the salvage as follows:

65% of the salvage shall go to the Union of Central American States.

20% of the salvage shall go to the Kingdom of Spain.

10% of the salvage shall go toward the formation of an international organization on maritime law, with its headquarters in the city of London.

5% of the salvage shall be retained by the United Kingdom as compensation for their services.

The wreckage of the ship itself shall be returned to the Kingdom of Spain.

The Kingdom of Spain shall issue a formal apology to the Union of Central American States regarding the Spanish incursion into Central American waters.
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[X] The United States of America
[ ] The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
[X] The Kingdom of Spain
[X] The Union of Central American States
 
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It is hoped that this treaty will aid supporting and codification of a forum for the hearing of sea law and the creation of international maritime law is an important milestone. It is also makes an important hallmark for transatlantic relations. Thus I affix my signature to this document, and encourage all the nations of the world to join the International Maritime Organization.

~JP Morgan
 
[X] His Royal Majesty Alfonso XIII, King of Spain

When time can be found to do so, an apology will be delivered to Sr. Cabrera and the people of Central America.

~ His Royal Majesty Alfonso XIII, King of Spain

 
[X] The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
 
The London Times
Special Edition: The Wreck of the RMS Britannic
February 24th, 1914

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The Britannic, shortly after beginning her maiden voyage​

Yesterday evening at approximately midnight ship's time, the RMS Britannic struck a large unknown object, believed to be a rogue iceberg, while on her maiden voyage from London to Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. Scarcely two hours later, the Britannic was fully submerged beneath the ocean after taking on water following the crash. Of the 2,500 passengers and 500 crewmen aboard the Britannic, only 1,017 have been recovered by merchant ships and rescue vessels, making the wreck of the 'largest ship afloat' the most deadly maritime accident in history.

While the cause of the Britannic's loss is not immediately known, sources within His Majesty's Government indicate that the Britannic and the other Olympic-class liners operated by White Star Lines were only equipped with lifeboats for 1,200 people despite their carrying over twice that number in passengers. It is also becoming clear from the list of survivors that the majority were First Class passengers, women, and children, with very few surviving men from Second Class or steerage. Legal experts retained by the Times have further made it known that there is almost no extant law regarding maritime safety standards either in the United Kingdom or internationally, whether regarding the number of lifeboats or evacuation protocol.

In conjunction with the latest spat between Spain and Central America regarding the sunken vessel off the Guatemalan coast, it has become clear to the editorial board of the Times that the lack of international maritime law beyond rudimentary customs and informal agreements is simply not acceptable in this age of oil-powered ships and global travel. The Times calls upon His Majesty's Government, as the operator of the world's largest merchant marine, to take a leading role in correcting this problem and making sea travel safe for His Majesty's subjects once again.

[-50 Prestige to UK, strong international demand for maritime safety laws]
 
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