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Tropical Storm Arthur, which formed off Florida on Saturday, was expected to strengthen and whip the Outer Banks with rain and gusty winds overnight into Monday, the National Weather Service said. Eastern portions of the state should brace for localized flooding and hazardous marine conditions, forecasters said...
The Outer Banks also have some good shipwreck beach metal detecting.
If you are interesting in metal detecting the Outer Banks, here are the laws.
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DJ sent me these two photos and an email description of his hunt at Turtle Trail yesterday. Here is what he said.
North of Turtle trail, there is a large rectangular target that I thought was an engine block (still may be). It is confusing because it usually is deeper than dig level and in that the readings run from copper, aluminum to iron. But the general size and shape can be determined in pinpoint mode. Yesterday, part of it was slightly above the sand at low tide where some sand had been washed away. Hard to tell from the picture but it looked like two square compartments connected by a taller iron divider. Away from that divider were the multiple readings. I had never seen this before so some sand must have been moved.
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Large Object North of Turtle Trail.
Photo by DJ
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The other two pictures [one below] was of an item that I first thought silver, as one edge was very shiny. Not metallic. My acid test solution was old and not reliable. I dipped it in 50/50 acid and the whole piece oxidized. I seem to remember silver would not do this in acid. It is about 1-1/2” by 1/2” . The back has a ball shape with a hole that may have been an attachment point or holder. My best guess is a lapel pin or hair barrette. A few very corroded iron nails and chunks of iron along with the usual flakes. I placed a magnet in the end of the scoop handle so I can just check a surface sighted flake as iron without a lot of effort.
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Small Mystery Find.
Find and photo by DJ.
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... Also found a few pieces of sea glass, one was jet black on the ground but when held up it was olive green. I had heard of this black glass on your blog.
There were about 8 detectorists, lots of walkers and only crowded at the beach access tough everyone kept their distance. Our new normal now I guess.
Thanks for the report DJ.
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It looks like there are a lot of good bargains in the current Sedwick Auction. Maybe all the corona-balona is keeping prices down.
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Source: MagicSeaWeed.com.
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Interesting looking surf predictions.
Happy hunting,
Treasureguide@comcast.net