wasn't really sure where to post this for continuity, but i thought this was as good a place as any. There are a few threads on different forums with regard to this ship that i'm involved with. I'll try and post over the info here so everyones up to date......
With regard to the Port bottles, i've got 4 of them, and i'll take some piccies if anyone needs them for ID purposes. I'm also happy to post them out to wherever, if that would help, however, i would have to check with the UK Receiver of Wreck that this is ok, as i declare all the tat i recover (mind you, i doubt there will be any problems with this) and i am not the legal owner of the items, only the "custodian", until i hear otherwise.
From the Times: Monday 19th Jan 1874 
I've been in touch with the German Maritime Museum over the past few months on a couple of different ships, so i've asked if they can shed any light on the dimensions and/or cargo of the Haydn. The kind lady is looking into it, and i'll post back when i hear anything.
Heard absolutely nothing from Woolwich Arsenal (re: the artillery shells), despite letters, emails and phone calls. . . .
I'd like to get back out there really soon (tins filled and ready to go now!), but chartering a boat by myself would cost me a few quid, and the missus is getting a bit suspicious of the £20 a dive i've been telling her these trips cost.
If anyone is interested in going out there before your August trip, then let me know and i'll see if i can get a trip together.......