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Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 00:53:34 -0800
From: Patrick Duffy <pduffy@al*.ne*>
To: "Michael J. Blitch" <mblitch1@ta*.rr*.co*>
CC: techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: Artifact Identification
Try the "Sub-Arch" list.  Majority of subscribers are archeologists working
in the area of shipwrecks.  That would be your best bet for quick
information or at least pointing you in the right direction.

From the brief description, it sounds like an old port running light.

Patrick Duffy
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http://home.beseen.com/sports/mk15/index.html

"Michael J. Blitch" wrote:

> I am looking to identify any history or information about an artifact.
> The item in question is a large kerosene lantern with red insert) that
> was recovered from the Fantastico. The wreck was a Honduras freighter
> and sank off of Ft. Meyers in 1993.
>
> I am trying to determine the company that makes it. A part of the
> wording has rusted off, but I can read the first portion of the top
> line to say " M.L. P " The rest of the letter is mostly rusted off,
> but looks to be the start of a 'P', 'F', or a 'R'.
> The nest line has " MANTR " stamped in with the rest rusted off.
> If anyone has any idea os where I can start to look for the history, I
> would be appreciative.




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