New Orleans Privateers

[BUCCANEER]

My Name Is Britt ,

My family orginally ran moonshine from Alabama to New Orleans until it became legal to drink.

My grandma bought my first metal detector when I was 6 now I am 32 (I think) . I anint seen nothing about New Orleans on this site yet, which is a good thing I am guessin. I currently use a Fisher 1270 which works well. But any detector is just as good as another if its just sittin in a closet.

My detector and discreet missions has cost me a wife and 10 years of my life I cant get back. A saying that an old man told me was " If your already half across, it takes just as long to go either way " So with that in mind and my 28' trawl boat almost ready to be picked up, another winter of lost Privateer turned Pirate Booty awaits us.

We have dug and dug for days in. But at last we feel very confident that one of Jean Lafittes enimies may have left us clue. I know your probally waiting paitently for some jaw dropping details, but we crawl at night and hide in the light. Yeh I know some of you "get permission guys" AINT gonna like that that. But its simple . A game warden will watch you dig and dig and just wait till he thinks you got somthing and surprise , hands up - give it up!

Well I aint much for ramblin, but if anybody would care to discuss New Orleans hot spots, here I AM.

Britt

 

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[buscadero]

Well Britt: With your Boat, Maybe these 2 Sites could pay off! Much HAS been found at both!
Isle Derniere: about 60 mi. SW of N.O.
Jefferson Island: A Salt Cone 8 mi. W of New Iberia.

HH Joe

 

[BayouHunter]

Where do you want to start? Lafitte was all over south LA, frequenting many islands from east of Barataria bay all the way to Galveston, TX and beyond. There have been coins found on Grande Terre near Grand Isle, and I'v read much about Pecan Island near Vermillion Bay. Also a few other islands near the coast. I don't know what you're referring to, nor do I want to get your "hot spot". But I am curious to what your referencing as far as Lafitte's enemies. Of all Pirates, little is known about his treasures. Again, Grande Terre at one time was a haven for gambling, prostitution, slave trading, etc... He set up his own small colony there, prior to Fort Livingston being built on the island. I've also heard many stories of Grand Isle holding treasure as well. Of course the Lafitte area and bayous nearby have been frequented by him as well. There are a few "indian" mounds & oyster islands so to speak, which were used by him & his people as well. Being native to the area, I have always been fascinated by Lafitte. When I used to work in the Houston & Galveston area, I stuck my nose in few places as well. I have a good bit of knowledge on the subject.

 

[LJ]

Do you guys know of any areas that you can hunt that does not require a boat? I am tired of finding clad , pull tabs, aluminum cans and such. I have only been MD'ing about a year now. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

LeJeuene

 

[LS hunter]

WHERE DO YOU HUNT NOW IM IN METAIRIE!!!!

 

[Bugeater]

I live in BR and ready to metal detect or go diving let me know