I found this on a remote beach in the Caribean

[desertcalling@yahoo.com]

I found this on a remote beach in the Caribean with a metal detector. My first time. It's about 5ft length, 1.5 width, 1.5 deep. Couldn't get it out due to time constraints but I will be going back with proper digging and wench equipment. Its made of iron or steel. looks quite old. Does anyone know what this might be? To me, it looks like a treasure chest. Maybe wishful thinking.

 

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[Jason in Enid]

Didn't they used to cage the pirates like that and hang them out in public for a slow death?

 

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[desertcalling@yahoo.com]

Didn't they used to cage the pirates like that and hang them out in public for a slow death?

Interesting. But the inside was empty. Doubt a body w any bones would have all sunk but maybe. That'd be crazy though.

 

[DocBeav]

When will you go back to finish (re-start) digging?

 

[GarretDiggingAz]

I was thinking a coffin. Lol. Not really. Get back and pull it out. Careful of body parts. :@

 

[desertcalling@yahoo.com]

In January I will be going back to resume digging. Ill update soon.

 

[maipenrai]

we will all be waiting for your return!

 

[Keppy]

let's hope it's not a casket.

... Why there could be some good finds in a casket....

 

[cudamark]

I don't know if I'd call it "good" to find stuff in a casket.....interesting.....maybe, but a little to gruesome for good!

 

[swiftfan]

Well congrats on your find, and will be waiting to hear more in Jan. Happy new Year, and Happy Hunting!!

 

[Keppy]

I don't know if I'd call it "good" to find stuff in a casket.....interesting.....maybe, but a little to gruesome for good!

...Any thing that might put a ..$buck$...in my bank account is "GOOD "

 

[GarretDiggingAz]

Hey. Gold teeth look like nuggets. Just don't put in mouth to clean it. I've seen others take nuggets out of ground and do that. Is that risky?

 

[calisdad]

Hey. Gold teeth look like nuggets. Just don't put in mouth to clean it. I've seen others take nuggets out of ground and do that. Is that risky?

Garret I hear it can be as some gold has mercury on it and if it did you might be ingesting it.

 

[Armchair prospector]

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[CBuchholz]

Really cool. I want to know what that thing is too.

 

[CBuchholz]

Accidental double post.

 

[lost items recovery]

It really does look like a chest. Who's to say it was full when brought over by skiff if that's how it got there. Maybe it was dug up repeatedly and filled slowly over time. Someone could have lived where it is located. Could have been a underground storage for goodies and didn't have to move. Like taking money to the bank slowly outing in more as you get it.
You just never know and have to keep an open mind. Look at the Anglo Saxon hoard. No one knows why,but it was there!
One thing for sure is it deserves to be investigated and upon removing it I'd be sure to detect and dig under it after it has been removed as you could be 12 more inches away from uncovering its contents!
Good luck and always keep an open mind! Please keep us posted.

 

[desertcalling@yahoo.com]

It really does look like a chest. Who's to say it was full when brought over by skiff if that's how it got there. Maybe it was dug up repeatedly and filled slowly over time. Someone could have lived where it is located. Could have been a underground storage for goodies and didn't have to move. Like taking money to the bank slowly outing in more as you get it.
You just never know and have to keep an open mind. Look at the Anglo Saxon hoard. No one knows why,but it was there!
One thing for sure is it deserves to be investigated and upon removing it I'd be sure to detect and dig under it after it has been removed as you could be 12 more inches away from uncovering its contents!
Good luck and always keep an open mind! Please keep us posted.

Yeah. Can't wait to go back to dig it back up. And to me, it totally looks like a chest. Fingers crossed.

 

[tlowery04]

well, it's january, go dig!

 

[GarretDiggingAz]

When you getting back to the chest of dreams?

Waiting patiently to hear. Tic toc tic toc.
Hopefully something good comes out.

 

[desertcalling@yahoo.com]

When you getting back to the chest of dreams?

Waiting patiently to hear. Tic toc tic toc.
Hopefully something good comes out.

Very soon. I'm taking my 17 year old with me and need to coordinate HS schedule.