He believes that the aircraft is also a seaplane based on the idea that the photo arrears to be that of a high-wing aircraft, like a seaplane. In order for it to be a low wing aircraft like an L-10, this particular aircraft looks like it would have had to have had its entire wing and center section removed from the fuselage and then placed on top of the fuselage. If the cockpit section merely broke off and fell on the ground in front of the wings, then there would be evidence of the remainder of the cabin on top of and behind the wing and center section. Keep up the good effort. Others have expressed a like opinion.
Opinions are good.
Without differing opinons there would be no horse races. Let me know just exactly what seaplane you think this is. If you can find a candidate we can then talk about internal wing structure, windshield centerpost shape, and other interesting details. I saw a TV show that mentioned the Boeing 247 transport last night, but my research shows that it had three-bladed props. I even dug up some photos that I took of a wrecked Goose in the Bahamas to try and compare with the wreck photo, but couldn't see enough to warrant any further research.