I first heard about this some six or seven years ago. I met a guy in
California who had been doing it for some time with permits in National
Forests somewhere in Northern California. He described all the rigging and
technique - pretty cool - and said got much "virgin" old growth timbers. As
I recall he said he was working in areas flooded by dams. I think Craig
Strubble knows about this stuff: [log in to unmask] .
Let us know. I would love to get pictures of the boats, huge iron collars
and rigging the fellow described.
Best,
Leland
----- Original Message -----
From: Marilyn Harper <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 7:26 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
>