Hunting for Sunken Treasure in 1849. [His Majesty's brig Plumper]

[jeff of pa]

The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]), 23 July 1849.




https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/...&proxValue=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=968

 

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[Darren in NC]

Fun read, but partially salvaged and a protected site now...

https://www.unb.ca/nbmhp-database/charlotte-county/poi_charlotte_county/wreck-of-hms-plumper.php

 

[Mackaydon]

Jeff, That's an interesting report.
The actual location is in New Brunswick, Canada.
The two spots mentioned are only about a mile apart.
The problem is the site is within the Bay of Fundy.
Twice each day, 160 billion tonnes of seawater flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy — more than the combined flow of the world’s freshwater rivers!
The tide can rise 50 feet (no typo) in six hours.Tidal bores are also a challenge.
For the one hour of lowest tide, the depth of the water to the target would easily be within SCUBA range--but, as Darren mentioned, it's a protected site.
Don.....

 

[jeff of pa]

it's sad they put known treasure sites off limits.

I Suppose they can argue it's to Protect Lives.
Most likely a lot have been Lost, Considering Conditions.
But something tells me a Little Greed & Jealousy were involved too.
Probably More then Feigned Respect for history.

Thanks !
Jeff

 

[Mackaydon]

Jeff, you are correct (feigned respect).
How is history respected by leaving a dollar on the seabed; or a lump of coal from a famous wreck?
You mentioned: "I Suppose they can argue it's to Protect Lives." I believe the word should be livelihoods of archies and others who may believe the rest of us can not do 'proper' salvage, conservation and display.
Don........