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 buzzystjohn
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I know on St. John you are not able to metal detect on the beach, but my husband has an under water metal detector. Does anyone know if they have protection over the ocean as well? (the more shallow area that is near where the water breaks onto the beach all the way out to waist deep) Thanks!

 
Posted : December 18, 2006 7:35 am
 East Ender
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buzzy: National Park is National Park, on land and in the sea!!

 
Posted : December 18, 2006 7:51 am
 Pia
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Sorry....the National Park includes the ocean so no detecting allowed there either.

 
Posted : December 18, 2006 9:13 am
 buzzystjohn
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What about Tortola? Does anyone know if it is allowed there?

 
Posted : December 18, 2006 10:44 am
 Marty on STT
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I would suggest calling The Pirate's Chest tonight at 340-774-5279 around 8 O'clock AST (one hour ahead of EST) to talk to Sean Loughman, the owner. He's an avid treasure hunter, uses his underwater detector all the time, and I believe he knows all the areas where it is allowed and not. Tell him that Marty suggested that you ask him.

 
Posted : December 20, 2006 8:33 am
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