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
>