Gold Hawg: 1715 Fleet Find

[The Seeker]

Now that is what treasure hunting is all about........!!! 1715 fleet treasure....One day I will be doing it , even if its only once........Fantastic find! Gotta love it..............

keep on Digging! John

 

[Holiday]

It looks like a hinge...however, it is designed to allow the wing to flap.

 

[mr_larry]

I don't want to take anything away from this beautiful find, but is it missing the right wing? If so, it is probably still down there.
This find is cool on so many different levels. Bravo!!!!

 

[jeff k]

Must be part of the Queen's jewels.

 

[Tador]

Wow!!! Real treasure. How do I get in on these dives??

 

[drewan29]

HOLY SCHNIKES!!! That is a great find congrats. Can I ask a ? I don't mean to be nosey but what do you do with a find like that? Do you get a percentage for finding it from the state? or do you have to turn it over to the state or museum and not receive anything? or do you own it out right (finders keepers)?. Again I don't me to be rude I've always wondered about that.
HH-drewan

 

[goldcoastwayne]

That is one awesome find! You definitely have a fantastic piece of history....I can't wait to research that one.....

goldcoastwayne

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

I need to say more, this is crazy. Not only is it historically significant but its freeking 22k solid gold. Thats 91% Pure gold with a melt value of around $7,000 so dubble for being sunken treasure that its $14,000 at the very least. I'd have to say this is Treasurenet's single best find in the 6-7 years I've been here. It may not be the most valuable but the history behind it and the fact its gold makes it outstanding!!

Way to go !!

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[rgecy]

I would say the value would be closer to 10 times the melt down value. $70,000+ for a find like this would not be out of the ordinary. Not sure about you, but I have never seen anything like it, and the rarity of it will add even more value!

Great find! What a year for the 1715 fleet!

Robert

 

[birdman]

I don't have words... simply amazing!!!

 

[pepperj]

Truly an amazing find, so beautiful ! What more can one say?

 

[theseeker]

AMAZINGGGG !!! CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR MOM !!!!

 

[theseeker]

1715 Fleet Find

So much for those detractors that say the 1715 Fleet wrecks are played out. Gold Hound and Gold Hawg are proving them wrong !! Way to Go !!!

 

[Hardrock]

What else can be said, what a great recovery and hope you find more, congratulations. Hardrock

 

[lostlake88]

Congrats:

Nicest find I have ever seen posted.

 

[muttandjeeps]

Congratulations of the find of a lifetime. That has to be the most beautiful find I've ever seen here, and there have been MANY great finds by the folks here! Other than that, I'm speechless!

 

[The Patriot]

what can be said but WOW... now that's what dreams are made of right there...dream come true that is...

 

[SouthernGirl]

I don't normally post in this forum but when I saw your banner had to have a look. I am so happy for you! That is a wonderful treasure you have found. Bravo!!!!!

 

[yo6oej]

holy moly congratulation respect

 

[DrJoePrime]

I've been a little distracted from my own neighboring Banner find (only a ring).. BUT your find is UTTERLY and TRULY F*A*N*T*A*S*T*I*C! I can only try to imagine how you feel . . (Feeling GREAT is the best I can do).

A major find WOW .. 22K WOW... the workmanship WOW .. the history WOW

Yeah FANTASTIC! Big Congrats! Beautifully written story of your find too. Please keep us posted with future happenings.

HH Joe