Description: 1748D Silver Ecu comes from the shipwreck La Auguste lost 1761 and discovered in 1977. It is 41.5 mm,weight 26.2 grams silver KM#512.6 and a fitness of .9170 Reign of Louis XV Visible Date over Crown Very Rare in this condition The principal document concerning the shipwreck of the La Auguste is the journal of Saint-Luc de la Corne one of the surviving passengers on board the ship. According to this account the ship La Auguste was acquired by General James Murray to transport a group of French aristocrats, bourgeoisie, artisans, and soldiers back to France after the capitulation of new France. In all there were 123 persons on board the vessel, including women and children. The ship left Quebec City on October 15, 1761 and began its journey down the St. Lawrence River. By the beginning of November, they we in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence where they were subjected to a series of north-easterly and easterly storms.The strong winds and heavy, seas damaged the vessel, Exhausted the crew, and drove the ship to the coasts of Cape Breton Island. These dire circumstances prompted the decision to run for the shore and try to enter a river that appeared to be visible from sea. In this attempt the La Auguste grounded on a sandbar in front of a small river between 120 and 150 feet from Shore. During the following series of events, only seven men made it to shore alive. According to Saint-Luc’s account the La Auguste Had struck the sandbar between two and 3 o’clock in the afternoon on November 15 and went to pieces on the shore approximately three hours later. The seven survivors, including Saint -Luc de la Corne and the master of the vessel, John Knowles, believing that they were somewhere in the vicinity of Louisbourg decided to track Overland and search of the town. During this arduous journey, the group was plague with snow, cold weather, and the lack of food, causing two of the survivors to be left behind due to illness. Eventually, the master of the La Auguste and two others made it to Louisbourg near The middle of December. Saint Luc de la Corne and the other survivor had decided to shut off for Quebec city. With much help on the way Saint-Luc reached Quebec on February 23, 1762 and then proceeded onto Montreal. To facilitate the excavation of the wreck site, two vessels were employed, both supplied by the salvage group. During the 1977 season the primary project vessel was a 75 foot steel hull salvage ship. This ship was equipped with a galley, high and low pressure, air, compressors, pumps, air lift a winch, and ample storage space. The large hold was installed with tables for artifact recording and photography, conservation tanks for artifact storage, and a drafting table for site mapping. In the second year of excavation, the principles differences from the first was the field laboratory was established in a 12‘ x 60‘ trailer on land rather than on the ship. This meant that all artifacts, cataloging photography and conservation was now no longer done on the vessel. During the two years of the project, the federal government team members were responsible for particular areas of work. The underwater archaeologist insured that the site was worked in an archaeologically sound manner within the framework of a salvage excavation. He also provided professional advice. The guidance were needed and acted as the representative of the federal government. Two persons from the government crew were responsible for the accurate cataloging and photography of all fines. The government conservation personnel to ensure the proper treatment storage and shipping of artifacts during the duration of the project. The salvage group 5 persons were employed as full-time divers. As the depth of the site never exceeded 5 meters time limitation on the bottom was not a factor. This being the case, it was possible for the salvage group to generally have three divers consistently excavating throughout the working day. Besides their diving duties, the salvage group is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project vessel, excavation equipment, and diving equipment. Their certificate of authenticity of the La Auguste is genuine and was certified by OFFSHORE DIVING AND SALVAGE LTD P.O.Box 331, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada BIP 6 L4 For treasure or pleasure! Thank you all for interest in my items! Amazing detail compared to others! All reasonable offers considered!
Price: 495 USD
Location: Longs, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-29T19:00:41.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: Ecu
Circulated/Uncirculated: Shipwreck Effect
Historical Period: Colonial (up to 1821)
Composition: Silver
Year: 1748D
Color: Shipwreck Effect Cold Water
Fineness: 0.917
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: KM # 512.6
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Variety: 26.2 grams
Certification: Uncertified
