Magnet fishing to retrieve submerged items, including Civl War things.

[Anita]

Magnet fishing is big in the U.K. and legal as long as permits are filed and finds are reported. I've read a number of articles about finds using magnets in the Thames River. Also videos on YouTube. The finds, even those not considered treasure, are useful to archaeologists and historians. It's important to record location and depth.

I think it's great fun. Never know what you might pull up. However it's always smart to check magnet fishing laws in the U.S. I did some searching and so far find that currently it's legal here.

Bill, Laurie and Donna, please keep us posted on your findings.