Looting WW2 Java Sea Wrecks

[sc_rufctr]

I was hesitant to start this thread but I thought it may be of some value to a few members here.

Just imagine what it would take to make a whole ship disappearing off the sea floor!
- These are not your typical grave robbers.

[Geronimo '74]

Didn’t watch it (yet).
I know that steel (from ships) that is from the ‘pre-nuclear era’ and that has not been exposed to radiation (being submerged) is actually quite valuable.
They used it for medical machines and measuring machines for radioactivity.
The non contaminated steel makes for more accurate machines and measurings.

[sc_rufctr]

"Pre-nuclear steel" is mentioned in the video.

[jcommin]

Thank you for sharing.

[beatnavy]

Very interesting, thanks for posting. As an avid recreational scuba diver with a keen interest in history, as well as honoring the fallen, I find it sad.

I was not aware of the concept of pre-nuclear steel.

[Geronimo '74]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

"Pre-nuclear steel" is mentioned in the video.

Thanks, I thought it might. I’ll watch it later.

[Jolly Amaranto]

Propellers made from phosphor bronze are quite valuable as well.

[Seahawk]

That was fascinating. I also had no insight on Pre-nuclear steel.

I have sailed in the Java Sea a number of times. I knew it was shallow because the Nav on one of my cruises became a good friend and I liked to spent time in the chart room and on the bridge at the nav table.

Average depth is 151 feet.

Thanks again for posting the video.

[fintstone]

Interesting. I thought these ships were salvaged long ago.