The wood (oak) for old ironsides was treated (after being sawn i think) by
being submerged in fresh water a while. Can't remember details. There are
many companies salvaging sunken saw logs. Of logs floted to mills 10% loss
was not uncommon. Some wood is also being almost mined from swamps where it
fell - it is still very usable. Creighton
-----Original Message-----
From: Marilyn Harper <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Thursday, November 18, 1999 9:18 AM
Subject: Query


>     Dear knowledgable preservationeers--
>
>     I have recently learned that there is at least one company
>     specializing in the salvaging of logs sunk in lakes and selling the
>     waterlogged lumber.  Since the lakes are in the northern states, I
>     assume the lumber is pine, but don't know that for a fact.  The water
>     is fresh.
>
>     Do any of you know what this lumber would be used for and/or what
>     special (presumably desirable) qualities waterlogged lumber would
>     have?
>
>     Marilyn
>