[6] In April 1937, copper coins began turning up on nearby Rehoboth beaches, a short distance from the wreck.
Maritime archaeologists criticized these efforts for their disregard for proper archaeological methods, and for their discarding of anything not considered inherently valuable.
[5] The hull was eventually placed in the county museum, as were many of the artifacts recovered,[5] including items such as decanters, bottles, and glasses.
Only a small amount of coin was recovered, worth considerably less than the cost of the large number of salvage attempts that had been undertaken over the years.
The idea was conceived by Carol Everhart at the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce, who was tasked with finding a means of attracting tourists during the fall season.