Explorer says he found wreck of Santa Maria , flagship of Columbus ' fleet , off Haiti . To prevent others from exploiting his discoveries . Laurence Bergreen believes discovery is highly unlikely , given erosion , shifts , tides . Bergreen : " The ship was not in the water for a long time and it would have been very difficult to find if there had been any wreckage on it. Bergreen : Given potential historic significance , this wreck needs careful examination .
Explorer says he found wreck of Santa Maria , flagship of Columbus ' fleet , off Haiti . Laurence Bergreen believes discovery is highly unlikely , given erosion , shifts , tides . Bergreen : " The ship was not in the water for a long time and it would have been very difficult to find if there had been any wreckage on it. Bergreen : Given potential historic significance , this wreck needs careful examination .