pattiewhack
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Good Afternoon folks!
I am in the process of researching the Brig Hanover, wrecked off Cornwall UK in 1763. I'd love to get in touch with some of the guys who undertook the salvage project in the late 1990s, or anybody else who may have dived on the Hanover since she was rediscovered in 1994. I'm sure some of you guys will have heard of her as there was quite a ruckus around 1997 with the finder eventually being granted an excavation license under archaeological supervision. I would be extremely interested in finding out where the Hanover's artifacts ended up.
The wreck is currently protected under the Protection of Wrecks Act but may not be so for long, as English Heritage is considering de-designation. This research will form the basis of my Masters Dissertation, so any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
May I ask that we please refrain from any Archaeologist vs. Treasure Hunter arguments on this thread
I am in the process of researching the Brig Hanover, wrecked off Cornwall UK in 1763. I'd love to get in touch with some of the guys who undertook the salvage project in the late 1990s, or anybody else who may have dived on the Hanover since she was rediscovered in 1994. I'm sure some of you guys will have heard of her as there was quite a ruckus around 1997 with the finder eventually being granted an excavation license under archaeological supervision. I would be extremely interested in finding out where the Hanover's artifacts ended up.
The wreck is currently protected under the Protection of Wrecks Act but may not be so for long, as English Heritage is considering de-designation. This research will form the basis of my Masters Dissertation, so any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
May I ask that we please refrain from any Archaeologist vs. Treasure Hunter arguments on this thread
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