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