Things you've found under water

[abzde]

I spent a few days last week diving the nearby lakes. I was mostly looking for lures but I manged to find 5 anchors underwater, but one was broken in half so I left that one in the water. My main treasure find was the lures. I picked up over 4lbs as well as 2lbs of lead sinkers and 2 sunglasses. My friend thinks I should try and sell the lures for a buck each, but at that price I'd rather just hoard them all for myself.

Here's a pic from one day of diving



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[AeroMike]

I just read an article over the weekend about a site in the river that some divers were working with the state back in 1970. They found all types of artifacts from this town that used to be next to the river and died out in the 1700's. One of the pics showed a grinding wheel and it reminded me of your finds so I guess I would think that people used the water of a river, lake, pond, etc. as a dumping ground because "out of site, out of mind". Once the item sank, it was "taken care of" so to speak.

 

[abzde]

Pic of all the lures I've found so far.






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[JKPAO]

Hey , that shiny one looks like mine!
See you topside! John

 

[yukoneer]

thats a lot of roostertails!

 

[inventor]

anchors. The ancients used anchors similar to those mill stones... Tie a rope through the hole and bingo, instant anchor.

Yes, they've found ancient Chinese anchors in SanFran Bay.

 

[g2]

Recently, a Palmboom gin bottle (ca. 1890?), and small cream pitcher that I've put back into use.

 

[sibermike7]

Pic of all the lures I've found so far.

Ahh, excuse me ... But, ah, you are not supposed to go diving at the Bass Pro Shop!

 

[Allison Finch]

Found a couple of neat bombs in the bombay of a float plane in PNG. Unfortunately, they wouldn't fit in my checked bags.....

 

[Gill]

Found a couple of neat bombs in the bombay of a float plane in PNG. Unfortunately, they wouldn't fit in my checked bags.....

TSA would love you.