I think there are several salvage companies located along the rivers of the
south as well. The waterlogged wood is generally first growth timber; if the
logs have been continuously submerged there will be little to no
discoloration of the fiber and (once dry) little to no loss of strength.
Better waterlogged wood salvaged from a river or lake bottom than a freshly
harvested old growth tree. Although, there are ecological concerns:
destruction of fish habitat among the most prominent.

Derek.

-----Original Message-----
From: Marilyn Harper [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 7:27 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
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