Some Research Helped

steelheadwill · Jun 21, 2011

I got to Searching through old maps online, discovered that there was a shipyard, warehouse, and later a railroad spur at a site I had given a short search before.
Was driving by on my way to a job and decided to stop 'For a minute'
Ended up giving it a half hour.
I first looked the site over, thinking Where would the coins be lost??
I decided to concentrate on the landward edge of the docks.
All the years of activity here, I know theres lots more than the late seated dime I found.
the condition of the tombac is amazing, 200 years or so, still shiny with a strong shank.
Hand engraved luggage tag, CJ Tyler NH.
Got an invite later in the afternoon to search a 1720s house teardown.
the cellar has had all the dirt removed :'(

Found just 2 lamp burners, & a wheat cent & other junk, left for owner.
Wish I had my Etrac, the site needs TTF.
thanks for Looking! HH all :thumbsup:

CMDiamonddawg · Jun 21, 2011

Cool 8) 8) New "Ol' Sites" those finds indicate potential great hunting ground !! The 1700's , colonial tear down site may be even nicer

DesertNuggets · Jun 21, 2011

Way to go!

jb58 · Jun 21, 2011

very nice looking site-bet its loaded with indian cents and more silver! looks like a goodplace to hunt in the fall andwinter 4 sure!

Curious The George · Jun 21, 2011

Like that lead railroad cargo seal.

CMDiamonddawg · Jun 21, 2011

Curious The George said:
Like that lead railroad cargo seal.

Yo dog

could be , Wisconsin Central RR , late 1800's :thumbsup:

allen · Jun 21, 2011

the possibilities are unlimited with a site like that !!
G/L

VOL1266-X · Jun 21, 2011

I'd be back there tomorrow Herbie as that site has great potential. You are hell on spoons and burners Bud. HH, Quindy.

ANTIQUARIAN · Jun 21, 2011

Great finds today Herbie! :icon_thumright:

The 1720's property sounds like there are more treasures yet to be found! :thumbsup:

The old dockyard site looks very promising!
I wonder what finds are hidden under these dock boards? :icon_scratch:

Take care buddy,
Dave

Woodland Detectors · Jun 21, 2011

That's a cool looking site right there Herbie! I should be up there now... $:-\$

steelheadwill · Jun 22, 2011

CMDiamonddawg said:
Curious The George said:

Like that lead railroad cargo seal.

Click to expand...

Yo dog could be , Wisconsin Central RR , late 1800's

Thanks All!
Dawg, I think you got the money on that ID :notworthy:

This place saw a lot of activity, I am now just cleaning the junk from the surface,
Finds all dating around turn of the century.
Older stuff beneath I am sure..
Best Digs :thumbsup: