Harvesting Silver Coins From The Crack

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  • Ever harvested coins, even silver coins, from a deep crack in solid granet all the while racing against time as the tide is coming in fast and furious??? Whelp... if not, here is you chance to see what it is like. Please join me, Billy and Thor as we go metal detecting and then discover a giant crack in the granite rock that once served as an accessway to the wild and rough tidal open ocean water and where apparently many things were lost or thrown away, including silver coins!
    If you ever journey up to Down East Maine and get the chance, check out Billy and his Real Estate business. He can be found at www.BoldCoastPropertiesllc.com. He will hook you up too!
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  • @sjoeld57
    @sjoeld57 4 роки тому +79

    Those coins are probably the pocket change from the last guy that got stuck in that crevice.😊

  • @myconscience5885
    @myconscience5885 4 роки тому +21

    3:22 engine crank shaft
    3:54 3 large pipe fittings
    4:06 winch parts?
    4:11 buoy for crab pots
    14:33 part of a door latch
    17:15 some kind of crank shaft.
    17:59 handle off metal bucket or tub
    25:19 battery plate

  • @AcoAegis
    @AcoAegis 4 роки тому +31

    So, I did some e-digging, and those grates and buttons are a type of battery plate. Here's a small list of what I've collected:
    1. That plate design is called the "Manchester Positive". It is the positive electrode in this style of battery.
    2. The grid is a lead antimony alloy, and the "buttons" are rolls of pure lead. The rolls form a build-up of lead-peroxide. The grate does not, because the antimony protects the it. This keeps the grate from deteriorating.
    3. The positive and negative plates were separated with wood inserts. At one point, these battery cells were housed in open glass jars.
    4. They were used for various things, including cars.
    One source of several I found is a book from 1923, by Charles W. T. Stuart, called "Car Lighting by Electricity".
    It's on Google Books for free if you want to look, and there are several other good reads on the topic as well.

    • @magictune7935
      @magictune7935 4 роки тому +2

      Great research.. Thanks

    • @scottwright388
      @scottwright388 4 роки тому

      Thanks, it seems they were used in Australian submarines back then.

    • @longyarn4288
      @longyarn4288 4 роки тому

      Cool! 👍👍

  • @seahawksfan7298
    @seahawksfan7298 4 роки тому +70

    Can’t WAIT until you go back there a Chigg! I’ll bet there’s soooo many artifacts and treasure wedged amongst all those cracks and crevasses.... Great video! Please do another?

    • @jaxflfreebird
      @jaxflfreebird 4 роки тому +2

      There's a lot of crap in there too.

    • @myhealingtouch1964
      @myhealingtouch1964 4 роки тому +10

      Could not agree more! You have to go back and bring a bucket, right tools, sifter and make it an hour+ video!!

    • @colegarland5715
      @colegarland5715 4 роки тому +1

      Yes Chigg!!!!

  • @coinucopia
    @coinucopia 4 роки тому +104

    That place has more cracks than a plumbers convention!

  • @chickfamilyink
    @chickfamilyink 4 роки тому +9

    You were making me wicked nervous, I was really enjoying knowing how fast the tide comes in Down East.... I can honestly say that metal detecting videos have never made my heart race... Until now. Great job Chigg

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar4898 4 роки тому +97

    Now I'm going to have nightmares about Chigg getting his
    foot stuck and having to chop it off with a rusted file before
    the tide comes in.

    • @cactus6509
      @cactus6509 4 роки тому +11

      I hate it when that happens.

    • @colleenposadas8415
      @colleenposadas8415 4 роки тому +4

      No doubt he would forget his rusty file in the chigmobile.

    • @ericzimmerman7524
      @ericzimmerman7524 4 роки тому +5

      But when the next explorer found his bones and said "Are the hooooman???", they would be right and the planets will line up again. But not to worry, he know how to "hold his breath".

    • @christopherl.d.williams7430
      @christopherl.d.williams7430 4 роки тому +2

      “127 seconds”

    • @jlouutube65
      @jlouutube65 4 роки тому

      😃😄😅

  • @rhartman002
    @rhartman002 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for taking us on your adventures with you Beau! My jealously level is 100%

  • @KayInMaine
    @KayInMaine 4 роки тому +7

    I have lived in Maine my whole life and no way would I go down into that crack! Lol you are so brave. Gorgeous spot you were at!

  • @myconscience5885
    @myconscience5885 4 роки тому +47

    8:09 how to catch a chigg. round shiny objects jammed in a crack

  • @eba44
    @eba44 4 роки тому +2

    I'm honestly a little mindblown that there's copper there. Just south og there-- mid-coast, the water totally eats copper. The 'coins' and spoon bits I've found were just like lace. Brass holds up better, it seems. Amazing treasure hunt!

  • @brian70Cuda
    @brian70Cuda 4 роки тому +2

    One thing I have learned over many years of watching you Chigg, is look where "nothing would be" And a lot of times it will be there. Thank you for so very much great info over the years!! I have found where you said.

  • @lggb3588
    @lggb3588 4 роки тому +1

    Hi from Greece.I love Metal Detecting.Thank You for your videos!

  • @johnsalmon4148
    @johnsalmon4148 4 роки тому +1

    First time here, just saw your 3rd AD Patch! Echo/HHC Company, 4-18 INF, 2nd Brigade, 3AD. 1989 to 1991. Thanks for your service!

  • @ThatWord
    @ThatWord 4 роки тому +2

    One of the more intriguing (and unprepared) vids I've seen this week. That juxtaposition works, and is kinda refreshing.

  • @papayork1907
    @papayork1907 3 роки тому +1

    been watching your stuff for a few months now. i live in the woods of Maine, i`ve been detecting some old cellar holes on routes that have been used for a couple hundred years. great fun and exercise, lol. good stuff, Chigg, thanks for the fun, ive learned a lot watching you

  • @IggyCotton
    @IggyCotton 4 роки тому +25

    The large plate at the end, is a backwash plate inside a kahooter valve found in turn of the century trawlers use in fish oil production. May all my future children be born naked if I'm wrong!

  • @levithrasher7417
    @levithrasher7417 4 роки тому +16

    As a midwesterner, we have the most bland accents, or basically none. Northeastern accents are so awesome!

    • @CheapestGamer
      @CheapestGamer 4 роки тому

      And see I've always imagined most folks from the Midwest sounding like Edie McClurg with that overly cheery, nothing phases them accent. Oh you betcha.

    • @dennisjamieson3328
      @dennisjamieson3328 4 роки тому

      Please come back and get the coins

    • @REexpert44
      @REexpert44 4 роки тому

      "A nutha booall"

  • @jss302
    @jss302 4 роки тому +19

    I don't think chigg has EVER been prepared with the right equipment he needs when he goes on a dig. Ever.

  • @russbonk1372
    @russbonk1372 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video Chigg. Just came in from a L O N G rough day and this is just what I needed. Well, and those 2 cold beers too!!

  • @charliealleman4966
    @charliealleman4966 4 роки тому +5

    I like how chigg gets laser- focused when he finds stuff

  • @stephanieluce6221
    @stephanieluce6221 4 роки тому +8

    The Triton balloon is my brothers who lives in Cutler Maine!!

  • @1967BlackRose
    @1967BlackRose 4 роки тому +3

    Tides are dangerous to take for granted. You would have seen that while staying in the cottage . Stay safe! Be aware! Nice explore

  • @patrickgreenabaum9497
    @patrickgreenabaum9497 4 роки тому +5

    Looking forward to seeing you go back in the crack to get those coins!

  • @joet7698
    @joet7698 4 роки тому +4

    14:30 - on the bottom of the screen, just right of center is a coin. I would love to explore that island. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @darkwood777
      @darkwood777 4 роки тому

      It looks more like a brass door lock key. Also he immediately picked up a piece of door hardware.

  • @kinn1647
    @kinn1647 4 роки тому +11

    Hellloooo when you dropped that big piece of melted lead it rang like silver take that to be checked 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @rockreader4298
      @rockreader4298 4 роки тому +2

      KINN, That would be a really sneaky way to hide a hunk of silver, eh?

    • @onhawaii
      @onhawaii 4 роки тому +2

      Cant remember led ringing like that... Ummm could be tin but yes not led i would say. Also the color looks much like stained silver.

    • @jimnorthland2903
      @jimnorthland2903 4 роки тому +3

      zinc....see it every day all day.

  • @WayneTheSeine
    @WayneTheSeine 4 роки тому +8

    That was awesome... you have got to go back there armed with a railroad bar, pliers and dynamite if need be :P

  • @darrellmartin5753
    @darrellmartin5753 4 роки тому +1

    One of your better episodes, very entertaining.

  • @arthurbolton8477
    @arthurbolton8477 4 роки тому +29

    The lead lump looks like a zinc annode off a boat sounded to tinny to be lead.

    • @MrLung87
      @MrLung87 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah as soon as he dropped it it didn't sound like lead, zinc is more likely

  • @omarthetentmaker2616
    @omarthetentmaker2616 4 роки тому +2

    haahahah thats a crab comb. a comb fer crabs ?lmao classic. loved it man. nice silver

  • @kayesdigginit1519
    @kayesdigginit1519 4 роки тому +5

    Now if I weren't frightened of getting caught in there and not noticing the tide coming in; I'd be all about checking that area 😃

  • @budrohammbone2806
    @budrohammbone2806 4 роки тому

    Beau ! What You NEED is a Spider Monkey. Send him in with a pair of forceps to retrieve the coins in the crack !
    You may have to get the Organ playing to encourage him, but a perfect solution !

  • @MrThebrownie72
    @MrThebrownie72 4 роки тому

    Go back go back go back go back go back go back go back go back hey chigg go back please mate
    Love this sort of treasure hunt

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 4 роки тому +1

    Yes go back Chigg be safe out there and GOD BLESS you and your family buddy Amen 🙏

  • @sloughton1961
    @sloughton1961 4 роки тому +5

    Engine flywheels , startermotor and crankshaft , How strange. cheers great clip.

  • @MikeMcInroe
    @MikeMcInroe 4 роки тому

    All sorts of whatchamacallits and doodads and thingymabobs to keep the Chigg fascinated for hours! Awesome!!! Mike in sunny Florida

  • @sherrizahand
    @sherrizahand 4 роки тому

    Stuck between a rock and a hard place for sure. That trip wore me out. When you were squeezing through the cracks and crevices, I was all tense and even holding my breath.

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 4 роки тому +3

    There are a ton of large engine parts in there, which is weird... right? Flywheels(when you said "big gear!"), crankshafts, etc.

  • @tarstakars
    @tarstakars 4 роки тому +1

    The large lead plate and the other large lead objects are from big lead acid storage batteries. I recognize them as I worked in the battery recycling business for 15 years and have seen them often also It's kind of a mystery as to why all those battery parts would be down in that crevice. There was a crank from a hit and miss engine and a couple of engine flywheels near there also.

  • @melissabroussard1042
    @melissabroussard1042 2 роки тому

    Love watching Captain Billy !

  • @Karen-mk6sq
    @Karen-mk6sq 4 роки тому

    Awesome! You have to go back and take us with you!! I bet there are LOTS more coins to be found! Bring a backpack with needle nose pliers, hammer, and screwdriver, and GLOVES. You can always leave it up top,. At least it will be close.

  • @willrushing8098
    @willrushing8098 4 роки тому +5

    chiggs in a candy store down there in that crack! Can't wait to see you come back!

  • @advenzures
    @advenzures 4 роки тому +2

    ✊️✊️ Another awesome episode ✊️✊️ Thank you for sharing with us. Happy Hunting Everyone 🤗

  • @yolandaarmstrong6466
    @yolandaarmstrong6466 4 роки тому

    I'm from Maine!! I love watching your videos. I love treasure hunting too. Im so happy to see you up here in Maine. Funny I new it was Maine before even reading to see if it was. We have unmistakable land scape up here.

  • @ChristopherHayniedd980
    @ChristopherHayniedd980 4 роки тому +3

    Chigg definitely go back. That place is so cool.

  • @chrisphillips408
    @chrisphillips408 4 роки тому +1

    This video caused a dream after watching it of scratching around and uncovering a piece of flat sea shell that was black on one side. On that side was a detailed etching of a pastoral scene of people sitting on a rock in ancient robes. It could only be seen by turning it at certain angle like a hologram on paper currency!

  • @TheGuineababy
    @TheGuineababy 4 роки тому +1

    I can't wait to see what you fund!! Even the old nails are cool. I can't wait for you to go back!

  • @davidperry970
    @davidperry970 4 роки тому +18

    17:23 steam engine crank shaft.

    • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
      @GeorgiaRidgerunner 4 роки тому +2

      I thought it mightve been part of an internal combustion engine definitely a crankshaft tjough

  • @longhairedcountryboy2363
    @longhairedcountryboy2363 4 роки тому +4

    Lots of cool stuff in that crevice!
    This begs the question. Is there treasure everywhere Beau goes, or does Beau only go where there's treasure? 🤔

  • @elizabethscruggs1622
    @elizabethscruggs1622 4 роки тому

    Yes Chigg please go back. Great adventure.

  • @scottwelch139
    @scottwelch139 4 роки тому

    A two foot pry bar to move the wedged in rocks, a sponge to suck up the water so you can see what's hiding in the small puddles and needle nose pliers. There are needle nose pliers that are about a foot long. Wrap masking tape around each jaw so you won't scratch a coin.

  • @bigredinfinity3126
    @bigredinfinity3126 4 роки тому

    During the season change the American Aqua chigger moves to coastal areas to forage .Not often do we see a Aqua chigger this far from his freshwater home

  • @jacksgirl14
    @jacksgirl14 4 роки тому

    You are so cute when you are excited Chigg xx

  • @marymisdom3955
    @marymisdom3955 4 роки тому

    This is the best ever video. Please go back and get the gold dubloons and ruby rings and the Cyclops eyeball and pirates peg leg and his big gold ear hoop. Thank you for all your wonderful adventures. Be careful in THE PIRATE CRACK!

  • @arthurbolton8477
    @arthurbolton8477 4 роки тому +17

    In the last crevis when you found the coin the brass bullet shaped things are oxy acetylene cutting nozzles

  • @zw5509
    @zw5509 4 роки тому +1

    Aw, it's not coming in that fast...but that big wave from the tanker is -Glug, glug! A coin for Davy Jone's Locker.

  • @katiebailey9180
    @katiebailey9180 4 роки тому +2

    Pretty Awesome! I hope you go back and get those coins!! I'd love to see that.

  • @jaybales3160
    @jaybales3160 4 роки тому

    Interesting video. I have many cousins living in Maine that are lobster fishermen so any videos from there is very interesting to me. Enjoyed watching.

  • @colegarland5715
    @colegarland5715 4 роки тому

    Chigg! please go back to this place again! it is such a cool place, with coins!

  • @rockreader4298
    @rockreader4298 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome metal wachamacallit beach treasures! Looking forward to tomorrow's trip back there.

  • @almanuel6140
    @almanuel6140 4 роки тому +3

    man - that looks dangerous going down that crack...i would have never gone down there

  • @athreepercenter1837
    @athreepercenter1837 4 роки тому

    There's nothing better than firckling amongst rock pools 😍😍😍

  • @lesahanners5057
    @lesahanners5057 4 роки тому +2

    The crack is calling you back Chigg, you know you gotta go. This was fun, I bet you wished you'd found that crack sooner so you could have spent more time in it. What a cool jumble of things. Don't get stuck in there ya hear?! Have a great day!

  • @davefox7516
    @davefox7516 4 роки тому +8

    YOU NEED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN DIGGING AROUND SHARP, RUSTY IRON.
    AWESOME VIDEO!!!
    PART TWO SHOULD BE FASCINATING! 👍

    • @laureng6412
      @laureng6412 4 роки тому

      That's what I was thinking

  • @davidraines2873
    @davidraines2873 4 роки тому +1

    Chig I would be happy to see you go back there and I would love to see what you dig out. There’s no telling what might come out of there

  • @roberttannahill
    @roberttannahill 4 роки тому +6

    Upside down seagulls? "Nothing worth sh**ing on!" ;)

  • @daviddenison2097
    @daviddenison2097 4 роки тому +1

    Well u go back with right tools. I found u made it an interesting little adventure. Don't be alone, stay safe. Good luck.

  • @calvinh.8882
    @calvinh.8882 4 роки тому

    That flat plate thing at 25:16 with all the little round things in it is a "vintage positive battery plate". From old Farm Lighting Batteries.

  • @denniswhittaker2434
    @denniswhittaker2434 4 роки тому

    Great adventure again Mr chiggs and go back n get all the treasure 😜👍

  • @DavidFaulkner1986
    @DavidFaulkner1986 4 роки тому +1

    " Is that a bomb ?! " " Grabs it "

  • @janetdoten9908
    @janetdoten9908 4 роки тому

    My Mom use to work for Best Lock cool. Thanks for sharing continue to see what's in the rocks.

  • @tincuptimmetaldetecting9259
    @tincuptimmetaldetecting9259 4 роки тому

    Nice video Chigg. VERY interesting location for sure! Stay safe. GL&HH!

  • @dluff
    @dluff 4 роки тому +8

    Need tweezers that have rubber insert or lined that could grip those coins

  • @JD-ps6od
    @JD-ps6od 4 роки тому +2

    Chigg you absolutely have to get back to the crack, who knows what’s in there. Be quick before Billypete cleans it all out!

  • @allanwilkerson6426
    @allanwilkerson6426 4 роки тому +8

    The bittersweet...the Chigg finally found his gold coins...got his foot stuck in the rocks...the tide came in...and he drown-ded. RIP Chigg.

  • @Doomzdayisgone1969
    @Doomzdayisgone1969 4 роки тому +21

    I found this hat that said Auquachigger, headphones, bones and a gold coin. How much is the coin worth?

    • @higfatforever4503
      @higfatforever4503 4 роки тому +2

      Bryan, “The United States' official gold bullion coin, the Gold American Eagle, was first released in 1986. Today, it comes in tenth-ounce, quarter-ounce, half-ounce, and one-ounce forms. The one-ounce is the most valuable, carrying a nominal face value of $50 and comprising 91.67 percent fine gold.” Some gold coins can come into about $1,000 to $20. Those are not my words and I don’t know this for a fact. Just do some research to be sure. If you google, “ *where you are from* gold coin worth.” Something should pop up. Just make sure that I don’t know of this stuff. I DON’T KNOW THIS STUFF FOR A FACT USE GOOGLE IF YOU HAVE TO.
      -some random guy THAT YOU SHOULD NOT TRUST DO YOUR OWN RESWAERCHHHHHHHHYYDBDYFUBDHXBQNAA!!!!

    • @werner.x
      @werner.x 4 роки тому

      Not worth much, if you keep hat, phones and bones, because it's bent and worn. Worth 1,08 million, if you sell the whole set to poor chiggs subscribers.

  • @richardperkins6132
    @richardperkins6132 4 роки тому

    Ok chigg, watched it twice now. It's time to go an get all those gold,silver, an copper coins. An all that pirate treasure thats waiting to be discovered by you guys. 😁👍👍

  • @SleepFaster18
    @SleepFaster18 4 роки тому

    I love the story associated with that coin. Adds so much more value than the true worth of the coin.

  • @kydd666
    @kydd666 4 роки тому

    Those big "gears" you pointed out were actually flywheels off of some kind of engine. If you look close by there was a crankshaft probably out of the same motor

  • @cindyrhodes7393
    @cindyrhodes7393 4 роки тому +1

    Your a true thrill seeker..
    I was worried the water was coming up and sweeping you away...🤔😱😉🥰

  • @maytagmark2171
    @maytagmark2171 4 роки тому +7

    Needed a set of mechanics hemostats for that job.

  • @herculespoopable
    @herculespoopable 4 роки тому +4

    Why so many lobster combs? Lobsters don't even have hair! 😂

    • @ladywisewolf3942
      @ladywisewolf3942 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, I was wondering that myself, what the heck is a lobster/ crab comb?? 🦀

    • @werner.x
      @werner.x 4 роки тому +2

      That's exactly, why they always throw these useless combs away.

  • @kerrytrumble8121
    @kerrytrumble8121 4 роки тому +3

    I am loving the accent.....and missing it.....I’m in Virginia now but Maine is my home...you can take the girl out of Maine but you can’t take Maine out of the girl ...how true

  • @rastamanralph6670
    @rastamanralph6670 4 роки тому +1

    Extreme crevicing. Nice interesting finds and can't wait to see the followup.👍😉💛

  • @kingpotatoman9180
    @kingpotatoman9180 4 роки тому +1

    I loved metal detecting in maine when I went there on vacation, The ocean water and rocks wernt too nice to the coins, but there is plenty of old history to be found there!

  • @lisapino6739
    @lisapino6739 4 роки тому

    Wow Beau that was one exciting adventure. You definitely need to go back there and get those coins and whatever else is down there.Thanks for taking us along with you. I really enjoyed watching. Be safe😁

  • @kimtb1546
    @kimtb1546 4 роки тому

    Omg i held my breath with you climbing in that crack

  • @jdog2022
    @jdog2022 4 роки тому

    Amazing how much stuff one can find in their crack! You should always keep your crack clean! Cool finds!

  • @Simonelectricfl
    @Simonelectricfl 4 роки тому +1

    I think the plate at the end is like a heat exchanger or something from a steam engine maybe

  • @forslavjo
    @forslavjo 4 роки тому

    I love these tall tales they tell in Maine. Haha

  • @jakegately4353
    @jakegately4353 4 роки тому

    New England is a great place for history!

  • @IndianaStoned
    @IndianaStoned Рік тому

    That tide splashed right behind you😂

  • @OutdoorsygalO
    @OutdoorsygalO 4 роки тому

    What a cool place!
    Ya! Grab that buoy. Would come in handy for marking the spot where it is good to anchor or moor your boat. 😉
    A flathead screwdriver would have been handy eh? 😁. A magnet would clear out a lot of stuff if you had one?
    Good Lord! I could not have gone through there, my hips would be killing me! 😆
    Yup - wear gloves! LOL! 😁
    It sure was interesting to see what had collected in that crevice.
    Yes! Go back there! 😁👍🏻

  • @edwhalen.1604
    @edwhalen.1604 4 роки тому +2

    Use taped on the ends of a needle nose pliers,they make long ones too!

  • @ksully6551
    @ksully6551 4 роки тому +1

    Glad to see you having a great time getting stuck in a gut in the great state of Maine!

  • @babsann8463
    @babsann8463 4 роки тому

    Very COOL! Loved your stuff that you found in the crack.
    I worry about you. Go get some test down. Make sure that your heart is okay! Please!
    Love you & your videos! Thanks!

  • @etteorgwlise1462
    @etteorgwlise1462 4 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️ sorry I can't watch this one I'm claustrophobic 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈 I can't breath 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jlouutube65
    @jlouutube65 4 роки тому

    What a cool spot to treasure hunt...please keep looking on our behalf!😃

  • @susansmith6680
    @susansmith6680 4 роки тому

    Love your excitement.

  • @AndrexT
    @AndrexT 4 роки тому +4

    I carry a Leatherman Wave on my belt whenever I am out and I use it a lot. I think you should wear one as well! You have your Finds Bag on you, why don't you have a pair of gloves permanently in the bottom? I bet the light was powered by batteries at some time and a lot of those pieces of lead and copper are part of them, probably that plate of 'needle bearings' as well. When they were finished with them, they just dumped them in the nearest hole.