Casual Sailor Finds Rare and Antique Japanese Relic in the Ocean

The Japanese tsunami had devastating effects on the environment, the world, and Japan. One of those devastating effects was the recent discovery that much of the debris from the event is starting to wash up on the shores of Oregon and Washington.

Seattle, WA (prHWY.com) May 29, 2012 - The Japanese tsunami had devastating effects on the environment, the world, and Japan. One of those devastating effects was the recent discovery that much of the debris from the event is starting to wash up on the shores of Oregon and Washington. While much of that debris is stuff that people would toss, one woman discovered rare and valuable tsunami debris.

"I was out sailing on my boat when I saw this odd shaped thing floating around in the ocean", said Tammy Ramos. "It looked kind of like a shark, but I knew that couldn't be what it was, so I moved closer."

Upon closer inspection, Ramos discovered that what she had sailed upon was an ancient antique iron bed that was used by the Japanese emperor and his family. The antique iron bed was part of a set that was given to one of the first Japanese emperors as a wedding gift. It has been passed down from generation to generation as a part of the Japanese heritage.

"This antique bed is really a huge part of Japan's history", said historian Holly Young, who specializes in Japanese history. "It was really upsetting to hear that the tsunami took it away, and it wasn't able to be found. Now it can be returned to its rightful owners."

Tammy Ramos upon finding the antique iron bed called the local coast guard to report the finding. The local coast guard has asked boaters to keep an eye out for debris from the tsunami, and report any overly large objects that could be filled with radiation.

"I was worried that the iron had conducted radiation and that I could be at risk", said Ramos. "So I immediately called them to have it checked out, then I noticed the other beds in the ocean."

The entire antique iron bed set had somehow traveled thousands of miles together, and not become separated over time. This allows the historical bed set to stay together when it is returned to its rightful owners. The entire bed set includes one master bed, and three individual beds commonly used for guests and children.

"The iron beds were found and tested for radiation", said coast guard, Nathan Street. "We are looking into ways to get it back to Japan, as it tested negative for harmful radiation. I know they have been looking for these beds for a while, and will be glad to have them back in their possession."

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