Buried Treasure of Casco Bay: A Guide for the Modern HunterKennedy, Ben F.
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Buried Treasure of Casco Bay: A Guide for the Modern Hunter
Kennedy, Ben F.
Casco Bay (Me.) -- History; Treasure troves -- Maine -- Casco Bay
The Brunswick Chamber of Commerce used to put out a regional map of the
Brunswick area. This map was a very good job, and it showed many of the
islands in the Brunswick area. You might stop and check at the Chamber
of Commerce. They may still be able to help you.
Cundy’s Harbor is located on the very end of this island and it would be
a likely spot for any pirate to anchor to come ashore. I would not
forget to go over this area very carefully with my detector. You could
ask some of the natives where the schooners used to land in the old
days. I am sure they would be pleased to help you with some information
on the subject.
[Illustration: Sailing ship]
CHAPTER XXVII
TREASURE HUNTING EQUIPMENT
Some of the treasure hunters that I know really load themselves down
with all sorts of equipment. They remind me of a pack mule. You do not
have to have a truck load of this hardware on your back. Here I will
mention the essential articles you should take along on your next
treasure hunting expedition.
First, I would put down on my list a metal detector, of course. Next, I
would take a folding Army trench shovel. These can be purchased in
almost all Army surplus stores. Next, I would take along my camera,
movie or still, and several rolls of film. A permanent record on film
can be enjoyed in years to come. The next article to be brought along
should be an iron probing bar. You could make your own or purchase one
from the metal detector dealer. They are very inexpensive and very
valuable on a treasure hunt. If you decide to make your own, just obtain
a five-foot length of ¼-inch rolled steel. This may be purchased from
any steel manufacturing plant.
Next on the list should be old clothes. Never go on a treasure hunt with
your best clothes on. You may have to wade along a breakwater, cross a
brook, and who knows what else. I know I got caught by the in-coming
tide one day and had to walk along a breakwater up to my hips in the
cold Atlantic. Wear a pair of old shoes or canvas loafers. Something you
don’t care about and then it will make no difference if they get a salt
bath or covered with mud.
Last, but by no means least, take along plenty of lunch, or be sure that
the area in which you intend to hunt contains a store or a Maine lobster
shop. This Maine sea air will create a terrific appetite.
Best of luck to all my readers.
B.K.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
William Willis’ History of Portland
Vol. I & II
Bailey and Noyes
Portland, Maine
1885
Forts of Maine
by
Henry E. Dunnack
State of Maine Librarian
1924
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