It was an ordinary day for Ray Midgett as as he hunted the Corolla beaches of North Carolina. Midgett uses a metal detector and shovel to uncover an array of objects from antique coins to wedding rings. His biggest discovery came when he discovered the remains of a historical shipwreck dating back to the 1600's. This is the oldest shipwreck ever found off the coast of North Carolina.In order to preserve the wooden vessel and keep what was left intact, historians had to act fast to recover the ship. For an ordinary person to discover this rare find is remarkable. The wreckage was hidden under the sand for centuries.
Midgett not only found an ancient ship dating back to the 1600's but he found coins from the reign of King Louis XIII in France and Charles I in England. After he discovered the ship, he said it became a part of him. He used his role as a governmental auditor to make sure his discover was salvaged.
This story can be an inspiration for many who come across something that is so valuable and important to them that they want to know as much as possible about the history and about what it may means to them. I think what Midgett did to make sure his find was salvaged, was brave of him.
Everyone treasures something in their life whether it be a memory or a precious coin. It's those treasures that make us who we are and what we think is important in life. Go to the link above to view pictures of the rescued shipwreck.
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