This authentic shipwreck artifact is a threaded brass screw dating to the mid-19th century, approximately the 1840s–1860s, around the time of the American Civil War.
Recovered from an unidentified shipwreck off the coast of Florida in St. Lucie County, this piece offers a direct connection to maritime travel and trade during a transformative period in American history. Hardware like this played a crucial role in ship construction and maintenance, making surviving examples both historically meaningful and increasingly collectible.
The screw exhibits natural marine patina from long-term submersion, adding to its authenticity and character. Each detail reflects its time beneath the sea and the conditions it endured before recovery.
Professionally housed in a display case, this artifact is ready for presentation and makes an excellent addition to any collection of shipwreck relics, Civil War-era history, or maritime artifacts.
Key Features:
Authentic threaded brass screw from a shipwreck
Circa 1840s–1860s (Civil War era)
Recovered off the coast of Florida (St. Lucie County)
Unidentified historic vessel
Natural marine patina from ocean exposure
Display-ready in protective case
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Exact piece shown
