treasure coast

  1. Best Beaches in N.C. and S.C. to Metal Detect?

    Hi, I just bought the Garrett AT Max. Will you guys let me know from your experience, or even from just reading or hearing others speak of which are the best beaches from “More likely” to “Less likely” to find treasures? Thanks
  2. Went back out to the Treasure Coast and found something...

    I drove back up to the treasure coast on Thursday, stayed the night, and metal detected over 10 miles of beach between the two days. I found most of the same, rusted fragments of metal and random junk like fishing lures and even a portion of a dresser drawer a foot deep in the sand, but I did...
  3. Post-Dorian metal detecting on the Treasure Coast of Florida - 1715 Fleet

    I'm Dan, 59 years old, from the Clearwater-Largo, Florida area, and just purchased my first metal detector on Saturday - a Minelab Excalibur II with a lightweight straight shaft. I've been doing my research on the 1715 Fleet wrecks and have familiarized myself with the laws that apply to metal...
  4. Detecting after Dorian

    Hi All, While it's not entirely certain where hurricane Dorian is going to hit, it's a good bet that the sands on the treasure coast in Florida are going to shift. I want to head out there after the storm (assuming roads are passable and it makes any sense to do so) and see if anything washed...
  5. Looking for help from Treasure Coast hunters

    I am headed to the east coast of Florida next week to visit relatives and there happens to be a storm currently forecast to impact the Treasure Coast at the same time I will be there. I have some basic information on the 1715 fleet wrecks and where to go, but looking for guidance and advice...
  6. Turtle possible gold? Magic Box on belly maybe Free Masons? 1715 ship?

    I found this detecting one of my favorite beaches in South Florida... I detect from above Cocoa Beach the whole way down to Miami and I found this in between those two spots is all I will say on that note... HOWEVER I would love some help with identification... The numbers on the belly are...
  7. Cannon Fragment? Found near 1715 Cabin Wreck - Treasure Coast

    Hi folks! I have been in Florida on vacation detecting whenever I get the opportunity. I was excited to visit the treasure coast, because I have heard about all of the interesting finds. I wanted something interesting to take home AND hopefully I found something. I found a 4-5" half circle...
  8. 1715 Fleet Thread of Threads

    There are some truly great threads on TNet concerning the 1715 Fleet. Great historical research, great operational discussions about the how, why and where of salvaging in the shallow environs of the Treasure Coast lives here. We see a lot of questions posed here that could be answered by a...
  9. Fort Pierce Civil War Era Paddle Boat Wreck< any info?

    Hello, I have a writing project for a company where this is one of the topics. Anybody have any more information about this wreck? I understand the boiler and broken spokes of the paddle are exposed. I don't think any treasure was involved but still it's an interesting wreck. Pictures of it...
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