Michael,  Here is a response for your anchor owner!!!

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From: Jonathan M. Leader <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, September 13, 1999 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Re: anchor preservation


>Dear Mark,
>
>Oh boy. Where to begin.
>
>1. Was the anchor recovered from state waters or from federal.
>2. Were the appropriate authorities contacted and informed when it was
>   recovered.
>3. Did the authorities provide a letter or other document releasing their
>   interest in the artifact.
>4. Assuming the correct responses above, then and only then:
>5. Has there been any chloride level taken (hint).
>6. Were any attempts made to desalinate or stabilize the anchor when it was
>   first recovered.
>7. If 6 is a yes, list:
>8. Do they intend to keep the artifact in the yard or put it under cover
(hint).
>9. How much money have they budgeted for this work.
>10. Are they willing to be involved in "sweat equity" or do they expect the
>   conservator to come and do all the work on site.
>
>In this state we routinely require permits for salvage or collection and
>full disclosure of chance "snag ups."  In the ten years I have been here we
>have arrested and successfully tried several individuals who recovered but
>did not report the recovery of marine artifacts.  It is our policy that the
>seller, buyer, and any one else involved in the retention, failure to
>report, or modification of the illegal artifact are accessories to criminal
>activity. This includes anchors. We just seized and returned one to the
>underwater SC Heritage Trail last week. Fortunately for this individual it
>was a pretrial intervention. He avoided the fine and jail time. Your friend
>might want to double check the laws of his state.
>
>Jon
>
>Jonathan M. Leader, Ph.D.
>SCIAA
>Columbia, SC  29208
>
>
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