🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Ship Wreck Drift wood

[YachtCaptain]

I found this piece of drift wood on the beach in Bald Head Island, NC just after Hurricane Ian passed. I assume it's off an old wreck. The nail appears to be hand forged bronze. Any ideas about age or origin?

 

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[Shakakka]

I have no idea about age or origin, but that is AWESOME!

 

[unclemac]

I second that ... AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tamrock]

Nice relic. Hope we find out how old it is from those who might know.

 

[RTR]

I would venture a guess....A 1700s ship wreck ,Maybe, just maybe, from a Spanish Galleon that finally found it way from the Florida coast . Sticking out in the ocean Bald Head is a perfect catch point .

That wood can be carbon dated .

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks 18th C to me. You can see the nail had been broken, which would have taken a massive force, suggesting a wrecking.

 

[Tony in SC]

Really nice find!!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Interesting find, now that's a real piece of local history right there.
I also couldn't help but be a little jealous of the background scenery where you live too.
Dave

 

[Bamasteve]

Awesome find.

 

[CaptEsteban]

This will help you ;

The Treasure Beaches Report Direct From Florida's Treasure Coast.

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[YachtCaptain]

Interesting find, now that's a real piece of local history right there.
I also couldn't help but be a little jealous of the background scenery where you live too.
Dave

Yes, it's a beautiful view. Unfortunately it's not my house, just a rental!

 

[YachtCaptain]

This will help you ;

The Treasure Beaches Report Direct From Florida's Treasure Coast.

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Thanks, thats helpful. The first photos of the bronze spike look almost identical to mine.