copper plaque

[hmmm]

we detected a spot on a mud Beach where a creek entered the ocean. we started to find thin pieces of copper, it was spread over a area about 10 feet long, the layer was black and looks like it was a fire. there was a piece of porcelain and a buckle. i would say likely came from boat. the copper has a thick edge and looks like some kind of plaque. who knows ,to bad it got burnt.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

copper sheathing?

 

[hmmm]

thats what i first thought, i found another peice, it is part of a frame with a thin copper backing. i''ll get a picture soon.

 

[ivan salis]

broken crokery -- copper hull seathing common in the late 1700 to early 1900 time frame on wod vessels esp british ones

 

[hmmm]

Re: copper Picture frame

this pictures should convince ye that it is not sheathing.

 

[jimbob450]

I am not sure of the spelling but could it
be a frame for a dagueretype? Jim

 

[ivan salis]

humm the square frame looking part ---- looks like part of a photo frame of sorts --- i agree

 

[dg39]

I am not sure of the spelling but could it
be a frame for a dagueretype? Jim

Pretty sure thats what it is.
DG

 

[hmmm]

MORE evidance of the 1800's missing loggers ,thanks guys , very cool.
the plot thickens.
http://www.gclark.com/phototree/main/history/hist_dag.htm

 

[ivan salis]

think your on to sumpin