Comments on: UWF Team Surveys 1800’s Steam Launch Found In McDavid

By: PerennialBulldog

PerennialBulldog — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:09:49 +0000

I cane recall flying over that area in thr early ‘80 and seeing the sunjen logging ships. It’s so cool to see them being brought up thirty year later!

By: Scott Lassiter

Scott Lassiter — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:13:00 +0000

I’m sorry, I was wrong. All the people involved in this project from UWF had were at least seniors in college. There were several graduate students, as well as two professors. I guess I just got my panties in a twist.

By: Just Saying

Just Saying — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:39:28 +0000

Google and read the history of Florida’s Isolated Finds Program. The archs killed the program where if you found an “isolated” arrowhead in a stream or river and you completed a form and mailed it in the find was legal. That way prof archs could study and see what was being found where. The program was abolished and its illegal to find arrowheads and artifacts in the waters of Florida. As far as finding arrowheads on land, unless its associated with a burial or mound and you have permission from the landowner you are okay. In central Florida lots of people have been arrested for “looting” arrowheads from the rivers.

By: c rigby

c rigby — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:51:56 +0000

timothy, next time just leave it be where you can enjoy it so you dont have to deal with all the busy bodies!

By: chichi

chichi — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:08:10 +0000

glad to hear the boat was an artifact question how will it be protected from vandals also after the study would it be possible to tell us what kind of wood it is made of

By: Tim Greenwell

Tim Greenwell — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:13:08 +0000

Yes “Just Sayin” it was kind of a shock that we had committed a felony in theory, and ignorance of the law is no excuse, and we are greatful that we will not be prosecuted. However we are still excited about the find. I wish i would have known the laws to have the archeaologists involved from the beginning. I will not be out searching for artifacts any time soon on the river,but if i come across something i will definately call a pro. My question is………….. are there any laws about finding things such as arrowheads or other artifacts in the woods?

By: Just Saying

Just Saying — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:57:40 +0000

The feel good story came to an end when the “discovery” crew found out they may have committed felonies. Archaeological laws are meant to preserve history. You can’t play Indiana Jones, sorry folks. I truly hope they aren’t prosecuted but I’ve seen people prosecuted for less.

By: my2cents

my2cents — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:54:12 +0000

True! I just hope it stays preserved until they do have the right resources. I love local history. I hope one day it is made a historical piece in a local museum!!

By: red belly

red belly — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:09:38 +0000

They can resubmerge it all they want to but if it aint tied down, somebody will knock the foot off of their boat motor on it in a month or so about the steel bridge. Well, if it does float down river maybe it will get hung up in a shallow spot and bluegills will bed in it.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:05:49 +0000

They put the boat back in the water to preserve it. In dry air the wood will split & bust. Also being under water keeps insects & vandals off.