Emerald - USS Hibiscus / Frances Wright (4/4)

Artifacts Recovered from the Emerald Wreck

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Porthole
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Artifacts from the Emerald. Some are easily identifiable, others less so.
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Ivory brush handles with Navy anchor markings
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"Congress" water bottles
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Hand-blown beer bottle
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Dr. J. Hostettler's Stomach Bitters
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An ordinary marmalade jar from 1870
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Brass scales and weight

These scales were made of chromed brass. They are marked in increments that indicate they measured weights up to 40 pounds. The counterweight would be attached on one end while the squared end fit into a holder. The top edge of the scale arm has pointed ridges for adjusting the weights.

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Gimballed brass oil lamp
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Brass pens or brushes
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Inkwell - still corked
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Deck light

Historical data and pictures courtesy of Capt. Steve Nagiewicz.

Wreck site drawing courtesy of Enrique Alvarez of Diving Equipment Specialties.

Underwater video stills courtesy of diver Perry Arts.

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Depth:
125 ft

This wreck was formerly thought to be the Yankee. However, the "G&D" was identified as the Yankee, leaving this wreck unidentified. It consists of engine, boilers, driveshaft, and propeller, and is reputed to be a good lobster wreck.

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