Hiker finds ancient sword in Norway

[Fire-medic]

Wonder if he gets to keep it?

Goran Olsen was enjoying a leisurely hike recently in Norway when he stopped near the fishing village of Haukeli, about 150 miles west of Oslo. Under some rocks along a well-traversed path, he made a discovery that's now the envy of every detectorist in Scandinavia: a 30-inch wrought-iron Viking sword, estimated to be about 1,200 years old, CNN reports.



http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015...ntcmp=ob_article_footer_text&intcmp=obnetwork

 

[Zeus36]

If you would like to see the actual artifact he found look here:

http://www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/2015/10/23/194879468/turgaer-fant-1.200-ar-gammelt-vikingsverd-pa-haukeli

 

[one2dmax]

Cool

 

[Dragmaxster]

Wonder if he gets to keep it?

Goran Olsen was enjoying a leisurely hike recently in Norway when he stopped near the fishing village of Haukeli, about 150 miles west of Oslo. Under some rocks along a well-traversed path, he made a discovery that's now the envy of every detectorist in Scandinavia: a 30-inch wrought-iron Viking sword, estimated to be about 1,200 years old, CNN reports.



http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015...ntcmp=ob_article_footer_text&intcmp=obnetwork

I doubt he gets to keep it- last year in Scotland
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-29582866

 

[MaxMidnight]

Assuming that the item(s) are treasure trove then the following applies in Scotland.
The discoverer will get to keep the item or receive appropriate payment if claimed.
I believe a similar arrangement is applicable in the rest of the UK.
In the unlikely event that you are curious about the rest of Europe have a gander here.

 

[Fire-medic]

I suspect the person who owns the land on which items are discovered has some claim of ownership. In FL treasure hunters like Mel Fisher (Spanish galleon Atocha and others) have to turn over their finds, and they get a share of the appraised value. Federal and state regulations apply, and maritime law may also include the foreign owner of a cargo, further complicating matters. "Today's the day," Mel Fisher used to tell his crew while searching for the Atocha. One of my friends with whom I worked on fire-rescue worked as an independent salvage contractor for Fisher, and he became so-involved in the idea of marine salvage that he formed a corporation and bought a submarine, refurbished it, and now leases it out. The sub is certified to 1000'. http://deepseaadventures.com/opportunities08.html

While the sub is based in FL, as you can see, it has the capability to operate anywhere in the world. It can be shipped with its support equipment in two ISO containers, simplifying logistics of delivery.

http://www.ehow.com/list_6681671_treasure-hunting-laws-florida.html

 

[Redbone]

That is a great find, I'm always interested in historical recoveries in Scotland since my grandfather (Cameron) emigrated from the Highlands and grandmother (Kerr) from just south of Edinburgh.

 

[blaxmax]

That is a great find, I'm always interested in historical recoveries in Scotland since my grandfather (Cameron) emigrated from the Highlands and grandmother (Kerr) from just south of Edinburgh.

The girl I have lived with for the past 13 years is a Cameron born in the Highlands
of Scotland- I was pallbearer for both her parents, father 91 and mother 89. Mother was kin to the Kerr in Kirkcudbright and Father from Morar by Mallaig. She has three sisters that still live there. You probably are related to them.

 

[schudaddie]

I read that he gave it to the county council.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/20...-upon-extraordinary-millenia-old-viking-sword
later. bill

 

[Redbone]

The girl I have lived with for the past 13 years is a Cameron born in the Highlands
of Scotland- I was pallbearer for both her parents, father 91 and mother 89. Mother was kin to the Kerr in Kirkcudbright and Father from Morar by Mallaig. She has three sisters that still live there. You probably are related to them.

Nice, I'll respond to the PM to try not to hijack this thread to bad.