THE RETURN FOR STANNARDS GRAVE Jane River Tasmania

Ойын-сауық

Nine months ago Rob Parsons, Hugh Calvert and myself took a six day expedition into the remote south west of Tasmania in search of the long lost grave of huon piner John Stannard.
In 1901 three men were working along the banks of the Jane river falling hundreds of huon pine trees. The huon pine timber was sought after for it's long lasting quality in the use of boats being shipped all around the world.
Tragically in the same year 1901 the young 19 year old John Stannard slipped and drowned while trying to free a log jam in the river. Because of the remoteness of the area his comrades buried his body on a small knoll (hill) on the banks of the Jane River.
The grave was last seen in 1938 by an explorer named Michael Sharland who was searching for the Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) who was at the time close to extinction. He stumbled across the grave in his travels, photographed it and described what he'd seen.
Since this time many have been back into this remote area which is part of the Franklin Gordon National Park but with no success in finding the grave.
October last year Rob, Hugh and myself (Levi Triffitt) tried to find the grave it took six days of the most brutal hiking and conditions that Tasmania has to offer and we left the area unsuccessfully.
This year with new clues, research and a little more information we head back in for a second attempt to see if we can relocate the grave and restore a small piece of Tasmania's early pioneer history.
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  • @officialtassieboysprospecting
    @officialtassieboysprospecting3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, if you’ve stopped in here for a view I’m grateful. It’s a long adventure filmed over 5days but hang it there it’s worth watching I promise. If you can count how many times Rob calls me "dude" you’ll know your almost there 😁

  • @tytriffitt442

    @tytriffitt442

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great work lads. Loved watching this. I was yelling out to whoever would listen... 'They found it, They found it!!! haha. Sam and the kids had no idea what I was on about.

  • @sebm489

    @sebm489

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s a massive win guys! That determination doesn’t come easy. I wish i had friends that would want to make explorations like that

  • @davidbutton8497

    @davidbutton8497

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well done Levi and rob just go to show you surprised yourself with this adventure hearts 💕 of lions 🦁 ⚡️

  • @daved4547

    @daved4547

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh levi, silly man! I go out in a sea kayak and STILL take a couple of meters of duct tape and self seal silicone tape (just un case!) 🙄😎 That said, fair shout for slogging it out. Nice one 👍💪🤪 (adding as I watch!) Another thing to carry is 2 'rubble bags'. Handy to keep all clothes in rucksack, rubbish or something close to end, to carry out OR, just in case the footware is wrong, grab bags and stick one per leg and dry feet! (Dependent on water depth 🙄🤪😎)

  • @aumigogold2707

    @aumigogold2707

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations , one heck of a feat ! A needle in the haystack and you guys found , saving and bringing history back , wow what a feeling that must be. Bravo gents !! 👏🏻

  • @Rob.Parsons
    @Rob.Parsons3 жыл бұрын

    Aw mate I loved watching this through your lens! it was like reliving the whole trip again. Can’t wait for the next mission! 😍

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Homie can’t wait for more torture 😁😉

  • @tgfcujhb7583

    @tgfcujhb7583

    3 жыл бұрын

    🍻👍👍👍👍

  • @clintdoolittle1576

    @clintdoolittle1576

    3 жыл бұрын

    ROB YOU AND LEVI ARE MY 2 FAVOURITE PEOPLE OUTSTANDING ADVENTURE. I'M GLAD YOU GUYS STUCK AROUND AN EXTRA DAY WOW LIKE I SAID TO LEVI BOTH YOU GUYS MUST BE ON CLOUD9 OK FROM CANADA 👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦

  • @briangill4000

    @briangill4000

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dead right. On Robs I couldn't see the saw blades...but Levi's film was taken from a different angle and showed a different point of view. Great work to both of you. Leo has such great role models.

  • @johnnybird7593

    @johnnybird7593

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dude...😆

  • @Famo59
    @Famo593 жыл бұрын

    Eureka Yeee Haaa Well first to comment mate and now too watch.. Cheers Famo59 👍🍻⛏🤓

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    You came 4th 😉 hehe but I’m glad you made an appearance Tony thanks heaps mate 👍🏼

  • @rodb7437
    @rodb74373 жыл бұрын

    Your awesome levi a true pioneer to find someone who has been lost for a 120 years true legend would only hope the spirit of your brother had led you guys to find stannard .I have lost two brothers and thay have led me to find beautiful things in life keep up the good work mate

  • @tassiegirl50

    @tassiegirl50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear of your loss Rod, I’m sure Levis bro was with him 💛

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rod appreciate it I’m sorry also for the loss of your brothers they are with you though as Jarom is with me

  • @rodb7437

    @rodb7437

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@officialtassieboysprospecting cheers levi stay strong get that gold mate look forward to more awe inspiring episodes 👍❤

  • @clintdoolittle1576
    @clintdoolittle15763 жыл бұрын

    LEVI AND ROB YOU GUYS ARE FREAKING AMAZING. Finding his grave 120 years later THEY SHOULD MAKE A MOVIE OF BOTH OF GUYS. When ROB said come here LEVI and you found that bottle ar the same time I had GOOSEBUMPS I could almost feel the emotions you guys were having well maybe not the same lol LEVI AND ROB THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED that includes real movies. WOW I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT YOU GUYS ARE FEELING AFTER THIS TRIP PROBABLY ON CLOUD9 LOL OUTSTANDING LEVI, ROB FROM CANADA 👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Clint 😊 it’s pretty cool hey we couldn’t have asked for a better outcome all though the challenges were there we were able to have success which ultimately made the journey all the more worth while ✌🏼

  • @clintdoolittle1576

    @clintdoolittle1576

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@officialtassieboysprospecting LEVI I bet and I am so glad I watched this you guys are freaking awesome I have the most respect to both of you guys sticking with it and giving it your all and the rain for 2days that's crazy anyways LEVI CONGRATULATIONS WHAT A AWESOME VIDEO MATE👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦

  • @thegeck9978
    @thegeck99783 жыл бұрын

    I for one am extremely proud. You guys persevered over some of the worst conditions not once but twice. This in whole is the definition. Good god, GOOD ON YOU BOTH! You have brought back the obscurity to most, of only a legend. Most will only see this journey as an hour long video but the true emotions brought on by the pain, exhaustion, thirst and hunger not just physically but emotionally is yours and yours alone. I can only imagine the loneliness that ones soul might feel buried and forgotten so far from home. If he didn’t have it before, may he Rest In Peace! CHEERS,….

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much ☺️✌🏼

  • @ianmoone2359
    @ianmoone23593 жыл бұрын

    One of your best yet Levi and a very nice homage to an early pioneer piner. Logging has claimed a lot of lives over the years and even today continues to do so. Guys I knew & worked with here in southwest WA forests were taken by falling trees. Frank “Snake” Longbottom the most recent. Thanks for the effort you make and the lengths you go to, to bring us such a close & personal look at wild Tasmania. I never see you have a run in with stinging nettles in the bracken fern thickets? I well remember my first run in with it in the Central Western Tiers, and I also remember unwisely kicking in the front door of a European wasps nest with my size 10 clodhoppers boots. I’ll never make that mistake again. I think I’m probably too old to make it back to Tassie again in this lifetime. It’s really nice to do it vicariously through yourself. 👍👍👍🇦🇺

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate yeh don’t come across to much of the stingy I have had a run in with the wasps nest scenario before while working as a gardener and it sucks 😂 cheers mate thanks for tuning in and dropping a comment ✌🏼

  • @Working925detecting
    @Working925detecting3 жыл бұрын

    Oh Levi, I loved the whole experience of this video, it really felt like I was right there. Had me yelling at the TV to look a bit deeper into the bush saying "don't give up", literally had my fingers crossed at one point and even welled up when ya's found him. Such a pleasing outcome, to see you and Rob succeed after your initial trip really was an awesome experience. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Argh man thanks so much glad you enjoyed it’s been great getting feedback like this a truly amazing experience for us

  • @Working925detecting

    @Working925detecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@officialtassieboysprospecting your welcome mate. Gonna watch it from Rob's view now haha

  • @glenncervi4125
    @glenncervi41253 жыл бұрын

    Thank you boys it fills my heart with joy to see a new generation that cares about the history of were we livr lets hope he rests in peace for another 120 years👍

  • @onefull1
    @onefull13 жыл бұрын

    A big congratulations on your shared success of locating Mr. Stannard’s final resting place from a recent subscriber in Medford, Oregon USA! Thanks for taking me on your journey. I really, really enjoy your videos. Thanks again! RIP Mr. Stannard… may God bless you.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate appreciate you taking the time to watch ✌🏼

  • @Sydcapes
    @Sydcapes3 жыл бұрын

    Man. congratulations guys, it was the best 52 mins i have spent in a long time.

  • @tassiegirl50

    @tassiegirl50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much ☺️

  • @oldtimetinkering74
    @oldtimetinkering743 жыл бұрын

    Most epic adventure you have ever posted. You also helped renew my personal search for a lost gold deposit stolen in the late 1800's from a stage coach. I've been searching for 3 years. I don't care about the gold anymore. It's more of solving a 130 year old mystery. Keep it up!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate I wish you luck it’s very satisfying feeling to get something like this or that after so much, let me know how you go 👍🏼

  • @johnharrop5530
    @johnharrop55303 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Levi , my dad who was a rat of Tobruk would of been proud to have you by his side as you Never give up,Thanks for sharing you’re amazing trip with awesome camera work

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John ☺️

  • @77FINNBEAR
    @77FINNBEAR3 жыл бұрын

    Great production Levi. Did not disappoint. One for the history books. Hats of to you and your comrades mate. Long live that spirit of exploration and adventure.

  • @77FINNBEAR

    @77FINNBEAR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now to watch at normal speed.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate glad you enjoyed thanks

  • @ChasingGoldAustralia
    @ChasingGoldAustralia3 жыл бұрын

    Extremely impressive video mate, I'm very surprised that a tv show hasn't picked you up mate, fantastic absolutely fantastic ⛏️🤠🇦🇺

  • @Madlintelf

    @Madlintelf

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm in NYC but I agree it should be a TV documentary and I have a feeling that it will be!

  • @ChasingGoldAustralia

    @ChasingGoldAustralia

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Madlintelf I hope so to mate, it would be awesome and even bring some tourism to Tassie. As soon as the travel restrictions are lifted 😊

  • @Madlintelf

    @Madlintelf

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ChasingGoldAustralia I wasn't even thinking about that, my bad but yes definitely!

  • @tassiegirl50
    @tassiegirl503 жыл бұрын

    Oh WOW... brilliant!! You guys are sooo tough, mountain goats! We felt like we were walking with you, mud, Barra & rafting (glad we weren’t tho 😉😃) just finished saying they must be tough rafts & yours ripped ...oops. They certainly were tough bushies 120yrs ago. So glad you found Stannard for the history books 120yrs later, awesome effort, documentation & edit. Thanks Levi for a great film, making us feel like we were right there with you & thanks Rob for the idea & determination to do it! Well done fellas & congratulations it was awesome 💙👍🏻💙

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes the NRS raft didn’t quite have what it took for this adventure cheers appreciate the support ❤️

  • @rohanhunt5771
    @rohanhunt57713 жыл бұрын

    That was one of the best things I've watched in ages. A true top class documentary , well done lads

  • @tassiegirl50

    @tassiegirl50

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree... loved it awesome effort!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou ☺️

  • @debrarussell8056
    @debrarussell80563 жыл бұрын

    Hey Levi Victory ! 🎉 Epic trail,👍, amazing to watch🤗 this gives me hope one day a searching team,will find VH-MDX Cessna 210,that crashed into Barrington Tops NSW back in August 1981..Nothing has ever been found..🙏❤️

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate and for sure would be great if they could Thankyou

  • @benmacrae4784
    @benmacrae47843 жыл бұрын

    I don’t generally watch or comment on long videos but this one had me hooked , well done mate ... definitely will be a forever memory for the both of you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate glad you did cheers

  • @laurafoster297
    @laurafoster2973 жыл бұрын

    Watched Rob's twice wasn't even sad that I get to watch again from a different perspective.... still just as amazing... dream team guys 🤜🤛😁

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Laura appreciate you taking the time ❤️✌🏼

  • @chasetherush4206
    @chasetherush42063 жыл бұрын

    I am thoroughly enjoying this adventure ..... awesome editing Levi....👊👍

  • @chasetherush4206

    @chasetherush4206

    3 жыл бұрын

    You found it lol....woohoo....that was just amazing

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate appreciate it success at last 💥👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jeffkeating8994
    @jeffkeating89943 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Levi .Thats 1 for the history books forever .Well done .Your brother would be proud

  • @tassiegirl50

    @tassiegirl50

    3 жыл бұрын

    He sure would be! Looking down from above I’m sure 💛

  • @JosesGaraje
    @JosesGaraje3 жыл бұрын

    Finding adequate words is a challenge, the greatness of this adventure is now complete, first Rob's through his eyes and now yours, his mate. Finding Stannards grave sent chills up my back as if I was there. Well done, well done.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou ☺️

  • @damienhutchinson
    @damienhutchinson3 жыл бұрын

    This is the greatest adventure story ever. Thank so much guys. Totally amazing.

  • @tassiegirl50

    @tassiegirl50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure is... what an effort!!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Damien it felt like that a bit to couldn’t have felt better when we finally found it after all the troubles along the way 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @tomspathis5969
    @tomspathis59693 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, 100ks thru Tasmanian rainforest ,the finding of Stannards grave epic making history on the tube "MAGIC"

  • @thedetectorist2419
    @thedetectorist24193 жыл бұрын

    That totaly blew me away we were hooked i had this on the big screen in my living room my mum dad 2 brothers and sister were all watching this .we were saying so much forest there its a needle in a haystack. but you never stopped and never gave up hope. and then it happend we all started clapping and a tear run down our eyes. you guys are amazeing .Thank you so much for making this and letting STANNARD know that nobody forgot about him .i cant thank you eneough .be safe From a Happy Family In London England ^55

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    So good thanks for sharing this with us means a lot all the best over there in the UK 🇬🇧 cheers mate

  • @bctrails7206
    @bctrails72063 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. 100km in 5 days through scrub, dense forest and conditions like that is an amazing feat! And the real unglamorized style perspectives in both films veiws of this "Lost Treasure story" make it one of the best documentaries i've seen in a long time! Superb work Levi Triffitt & Rob Parsons! Congratulations again! really enjoyed both films!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate appreciate it ☺️

  • @brushitoff503
    @brushitoff5033 жыл бұрын

    What a bloody epic adventure Levi! My gosh man that took some steel & resolve to do, absolutley loved the adventure!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou yes the hard work paid of thankfully

  • @skylac8839
    @skylac88393 жыл бұрын

    So cool maybe a plark can be made for old fella that will stand for another hundred years to come so happy use found it guys watched the last adventure bit jealous I wasn't on the adventure too but u took me along with use so thankx guys that was so cool 👍

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeh we definitely thinking of a plaque cheers glad you enjoyed

  • @kimphillips6154
    @kimphillips61543 жыл бұрын

    Levi this video showed me what you're made out of.... Phenomenal determination willpower And the word can't is not your vocabulary Thank you Levi thank you for another great video....

  • @ann-mareeputt3156
    @ann-mareeputt31563 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Levi & Rob, I knew you boys would find it. Amazing journey , thank you so much for sharing. Congratulations on your finding the lost grave. Bloody legends .

  • @goldsniper2681
    @goldsniper26813 жыл бұрын

    Great effort Boys!! Awesome that you found the site and re-establish a part of Tasmanian history . 🏕🧭🛶👍🏼👍🏼

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Stuart 👍🏼👍🏼 was an awesome success for us

  • @jasminefeliciano5035
    @jasminefeliciano50353 жыл бұрын

    That’s just amazing can’t wait to watch Rob’s view

  • @atsavageriver
    @atsavageriver3 жыл бұрын

    Well done. An adventure to rival the All 4 Adventure boys and not a four wheel drive in site. So pleased it was a success.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Certainly no 4wds getting in there 🤣 thanks man appreciate it

  • @christopherludbey1028
    @christopherludbey10283 жыл бұрын

    That was 1 awesome adventure you and Rob are 2 tuff Tasmanians. Showing the world how awesome Tasmania is. great work on this one Levi.🏞🤗

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks heaps mate cheers ☺️

  • @adzoutnabout8666
    @adzoutnabout86663 жыл бұрын

    I am very proud of you both. Amazing journey and a superhuman effort. Well done fellas 👍😎🍺

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate appreciate it ☺️

  • @jimbobsslimpickins9801
    @jimbobsslimpickins98013 жыл бұрын

    I’ve only ever ‘liked’ your uploads until now! Great job guys!! Keep up the great work mate 👏👏👏 RIP Stannard🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate appreciate you dropping a comment in legend ✌🏼

  • @kylemaynard6769
    @kylemaynard67693 жыл бұрын

    Guys , Ya'll persevered and pushed through pain and agony to reach the end goal of locating a lost grave , I'm sure he's looking down and smiling on you guy's saying job well done and Thank You. Great Video and you do great cinematography and editing work for someone that does it as a past hobby. God Bless ! Kyle

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kyle appreciate it a lot Thankyou

  • @ramonahaubrich
    @ramonahaubrich3 жыл бұрын

    Again, saw your upload this morning and grabbed that cup of coffee. Told my husband that I'm not available till I'm done watching. Lol You two are very strong willed because most would have turned back

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much ☺️

  • @steveirvine7769
    @steveirvine77693 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations guy's, well done. That was amazing adventure to watch & to see the smiles of success you deserved. And all for a bloke you've never met & knew very little about, awesome...!!

  • @karynbrown7519
    @karynbrown75193 жыл бұрын

    Watching you walk through the Aussie bush/swamps is awesome!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much better to watch it reckon 😁😉✌🏼

  • @evankingston7639
    @evankingston76393 жыл бұрын

    Absolute classic journey. That took a lot of strength and courage! Thanks for taking us along on the adventure, and Congratulations for achieving your goal.

  • @warcid
    @warcid3 жыл бұрын

    What a fine example of tenacity! Well done. Utmost respect. Stannard is resting in peace. Thank you for letting us come along 👏

  • @historicshearersquarters252
    @historicshearersquarters2523 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to both you and Rob. Its been really cool to watch both of your videos, they compliment each other amd show different aspects of the adventure. Bet you both slept well once home! Stannard was ready to be found ♥️

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou yes lots of sleep and food 😁

  • @prospectoroneadventures5674
    @prospectoroneadventures56743 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it TT...,now I'll ask let me take you to the south of the mountains of Tasmania tigers country....live n love your work gentleman

  • @debbiedavern4737
    @debbiedavern47373 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Well done boys

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Debbie

  • @LittleGardenBigDreams
    @LittleGardenBigDreams3 жыл бұрын

    Truly enjoyable and we were cheering when you found Stannard's grave. Well done on achieving such an incredible feat. Thanks for sharing xx Cathi xx

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cathi it was truly an amazing experience 👍🏼

  • @johngardner545
    @johngardner5453 жыл бұрын

    ' its worth watching ' you say, well that's an understatement. I felt like i was left hanging out there after the first attempt. what a way to build suspence, your the Alfred Hitchcock of gold snipers, a steely eyed missile man, the real m'coy. Respect to you guys, WOW just freakn WOW !

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😁 thanks John just a average jo blo taking care of business but thanks mate appreciate it ☺️

  • @gold-diggersanonymous1085
    @gold-diggersanonymous10853 жыл бұрын

    WOW!! Congrat's guys with this epic journey!! 99.9995% of all viewers would have given up once 5mins in on the video, soaked bogged and worn out. Not Rob & Levi.. when the going get tough the tough-ass Tassies get going!! The actual find is (close to) a miracle, you could have walked 5 meter to the left and missed it in a blink of an eye. great research and teamwork guys. Did I say "WOW EPIC!!!!" yet?! When you guys are old and grey, you will remember this journey and fondly tell the story of the hardship and endurance following the footsteps of the pioneer loggers and poor John Stannard who rests in solitude in a beautiful peaceful spot in the great Tasmanian wilderness!!

  • @james7149
    @james71493 жыл бұрын

    Levi, this experience deserves to become a short film or documentary. For Australians and fellow Tasmanians an important reference to a little known early history of those tough Piners. Stannard gave you sunshine the day you found his resting place. Somehow it seemed so right to find and remember him in that remarkable lost world. I could never get to see the country you travelled through, so it’s a rare insight into those ancient rainforests. A special effort here fuelled by passion, tenacity and vision, well done to you both, also, beautifully filmed and edited Levi👍

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much mate, despite the challenges the day we found him had a certain feel to it with the sun out I never mentioned it but it the sun shining down on the grave in that moment I’ll never forget just a small amount of sunlight shining through on the grave

  • @billgoldly3962
    @billgoldly39623 жыл бұрын

    Bloody amazing Levi, Rob and the guy who was injured. It seemed like Stannard steered Rob to his grave, well I believe in stuff like that. They were very tough men … I know how tough because when I was young I cleared big hardwood trees with an axe to run survey lines… I was very fit and strong. I know also what you guys experienced on finding his grave ….. the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and you get a nervous shiver. As a registered surveyor in the bush, we need to find old reference trees which reference the corners of bush lots. When you find these trees you get very excited because that old surveyor cut into that tree and chiselled the broad arrow and lot number into it about 150 years ago. It’s great to see young guys like you doing things like that and not just sitting in pubs and talking bullshit. Benjamin Franklin said ‘ We’ll done is better than well said’ …. So, well done men !!!!

  • @goldmagnet
    @goldmagnet3 жыл бұрын

    As I expected, another awesome vid buddy.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate so stoked I stuck in there an awesome success for us both

  • @witherbossbros1157
    @witherbossbros1157Ай бұрын

    That is beyond amazing. That the post is still standing after 120 years is unbelievable. Thanks for taking everyone on this great adventure - not every outing has gold, but this one did.

  • @brett5661
    @brett56613 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations guys. Even though spirits were low you both powered through to locate his grave. Well done👍🏻👍🏻

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou ☺️

  • @glenncolquhoun944
    @glenncolquhoun9443 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations guys what an awesome experience to find the grave after 120 years Wow watched your 1st attempt and never thought you would put yourself to such a gruelling trek again Cannot express the admiration that you & Rob deserve, thankyou Levi a classic video with a perfect ending Cheers & Congrats once again

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much mate ☺️

  • @karynbrown7519
    @karynbrown75193 жыл бұрын

    There is beautiful scenery!

  • @Free_Aussie
    @Free_Aussie3 жыл бұрын

    What a mission that was. You sure know how to punish yourselves, but the prize of finding the grave site was well worth it. With a gps long & lat on the location it should not be lost again. Great work.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never to be lost again thanks so much ☺️

  • @keithdrower9120
    @keithdrower91203 жыл бұрын

    Awesome......Great work, and congratulations.

  • @VeganVix
    @VeganVix3 жыл бұрын

    Dude! Awesome video! Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure and congratulations to you and Rob!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dude 😊

  • @lifeinpapuanewguinea
    @lifeinpapuanewguinea3 жыл бұрын

    As I was watching fro the start, I was screaming "Speak to Stannard, speak to him!" and then you did, and when you did, I smiled and said to myself, "Now Stannard will show you where he is!" and pronto, you found the bottle and a little while later, the grave! Now Stannard can rest in peace, knowing that the world is aware of where he is! You did well. God bless. Greetings from Papua New Guinea! The reason why I subscribed is because you give us good content!

  • @russellmarker3673
    @russellmarker36733 жыл бұрын

    Well done guys and to rediscover something lost for so long. My hat off to you.

  • @lymmerik
    @lymmerik3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Levi. This was a most touching video. I live in AZ USA and follow you on your adventures. Thanks for, in my opinion, your best video to date! I hope you GPS'd the grave site for the history books.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 😊 yes coordinates are recorded he’ll always be remembered now

  • @jethrodigger
    @jethrodigger3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Levi Rob & Hugh , you guys are as tough as nails, to go through that sort of country to seek out and find an old grave, and document your journey is a seriously big effort. Well Done.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate certainly was challenging but very rewarding feeling to find him in the end

  • @deanjones3168
    @deanjones31683 жыл бұрын

    Awsome stuff Levi,enjoyed watching👍👍👍

  • @carolynrose9522
    @carolynrose95223 жыл бұрын

    Lived the adventure through you guys. Wow. How the piners managed to get in and out and live without modern equipment gets me. A task and a half then and now. Congratulations. Being so wet all the time would have finished me the first day.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I certainly admire what they did and went through very tough blokes thanks Carolyn

  • @ratedxxxable
    @ratedxxxable3 жыл бұрын

    Wow guys, what an amazing video. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations to you Levi, and to Rob. What a shame Hugh couldn't be a part of the success that you two achieved. Congratulations and thanks for sharing again, all that hard work and effort paid off big time. It's a part of history that was predominantly lost, but now has been rejuvenated and past on to many. 👍👍👍

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s right mate thanks so much glad you enjoyed it.

  • @BruceschultzAU
    @BruceschultzAU3 жыл бұрын

    Well done guys I'm so stoked for you, and old mate would be just as stoked that you made such an effort to visit him. Now go find me a nugget over 40 kilos it won't be easy either, but if anybody can do it it's you guy's. And I want to see you try and Carry it out through that thick Tasmanian forest. I had to edit, but left try as I first wrote it. I reckon you will run out the bush with it passing it between you like a football. Lol Cheers Bruce

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks Bruce yeh 40kg sounds alright I’d tackle it like a football for sure

  • @passosnaareiadetectorismo1904
    @passosnaareiadetectorismo19043 жыл бұрын

    It's great to find what you're looking for,it's pure emotion, after a lot jungle and a lot water, finally " the goal " reached, you are brave, congratulacions, big hug, from Brazil.

  • @inthenightandy4616
    @inthenightandy46163 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work Levi & Rob! Loved every minute!

  • @NoraSvet
    @NoraSvet3 жыл бұрын

    Well done guys, that was an awesome adventure! I watched Rob's video first but it was really cool to see it from your prospective Levi😃👏

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Nora glad you enjoyed

  • @dominicvr2444
    @dominicvr24443 жыл бұрын

    What an epically hard slog, glad you came up golden.✌️❤️

  • @lucasfry9459
    @lucasfry94593 жыл бұрын

    Words cannot sum up the efforts that were outlayed by you two modern day explorers, im so glad you were finally rewarded for your persistence, as wise men all say persistence always pays off. I will die believing in this moral as you can't put a price on hard work toward a common goal, you can only hang your head in shame if you give up as failures are stepping stones to success. Well done!.

  • @tassiegirl50

    @tassiegirl50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen to that!

  • @lyndixon-australia9089
    @lyndixon-australia90893 жыл бұрын

    What a fascinating story and trip, Levi. I was glued to watching. You must feel so proud that you finally found the Gravesite. Wonderful history and you are part of it, Levi and Rob. xx Excellent Vid.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lyn it was a huge feeling of success and relief that’s for sure

  • @Az83758
    @Az837583 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Thanks for sharing the adventure.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in

  • @aumigogold2707
    @aumigogold27073 жыл бұрын

    Incredible footage and video Levi , amazing stuff , gonna watch it again with my sons !! Keep up the great work , always enjoy seeing your adventures !!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks heaps mate cheers

  • @goldfeverreliever
    @goldfeverreliever3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome flick Levi. Thanks for taking us with you. Mate you work hard for your goals Full respect to you.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate that I do I’m learning lessons about not quitting that’s for sure

  • @debclasohm4739
    @debclasohm47393 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to see another perspective of the hard slog that was the journey to find Stannards grave. Well done guys , utmost respect to you all. I though the closing song was apt for the occasion. Congrats !!!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much appreciated ☺️

  • @mistajingels
    @mistajingels3 жыл бұрын

    It's 4am and I normally watch historical dressmaking tutorials. I don't know what I'm even doing here but I Can't. Stop. Watching.

  • @lixxxxit
    @lixxxxit3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Documentary length video that i already know is gonna be good! Thanks Levi!!

  • @DigItDetecting
    @DigItDetecting3 жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely amazing and what an adventure! I love that you persisted on to find his grave, top efforts indeed. Thanks heaps for sharing👍

  • @lozzcalderwood9584
    @lozzcalderwood95843 жыл бұрын

    An amazing achievement. Was captured from start to finish. Thank you to you and Rob for all the effort and time putting this whole adventure together and sharing it with us. Truly inspiring.

  • @danieldeanmasterfinisher4715
    @danieldeanmasterfinisher47153 жыл бұрын

    Amazing story and perseverance to the task despite the adversity, must have been an awesome feeling having 120 years of History unfold and reveal itself before your Eyes. Now thats A true Adventure with results others only dream of. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. As Always Levi, love the Video mate, splendid work Brother…👍👍😎🍻 I hope now that you have found the long lost grave that someone Place’s a proper Historical marker Honoring your find and this poor mans untimely death.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Daniel appreciate it certainly felt like a dream on day 5 when we found the grave such a sense of satisfaction at that point. Thanks mate ☺️

  • @kimtriffitt571
    @kimtriffitt5713 жыл бұрын

    Another epic adventure Levi, well done! 👍

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Look you with your hip words or maybe someone sabotaged your phone 🤣Thanks Dad epic for sure ☺️

  • @TennesseeMotosMining
    @TennesseeMotosMining3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Now this man finally has his place known. Would be awesome to restore his gravesite. In honor of his memory.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watch this space 😁 cheers mate thankyou ✌🏼

  • @highlandgoldfever4440
    @highlandgoldfever44403 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Both for such a awesome video on close enough to the 120th anniversary what a historic journey and a great memorial to the great man himself. Thanks for your blood sweat and tears probably haha to make this. All the best for your next adventures

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate yeh I think I near shed a tear when we stumbled on that grave but you weren’t supposed to notice 🤣

  • @highlandgoldfever4440

    @highlandgoldfever4440

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome mate. You did all that hard work I can't imagine the hrs of preparing ect put into this journey but your lads made one hell of an adventure out of it. I didnt notice the tears haha, but you would of been that stoked I can imagine there was a few of tears of joy and an amazing overwhelming feeling knowing you both had accomplished your goal. All the best from sunny Scotland

  • @digginghistorytasmania3897
    @digginghistorytasmania38973 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job fellas absolutely love watching every minute of the adventure congrats to you both thanks for shearing 👌👌👍👍👍👍👍

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot ✌🏼👍🏼

  • @TheCoffeeBushKid
    @TheCoffeeBushKid3 жыл бұрын

    Absolute epic. Determination plus. Well done the pair of you. Great tale. Thank you 👍👍👍

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate

  • @TisButAScratch666
    @TisButAScratch6663 жыл бұрын

    The Beard's looking good there Levi!

  • @claudiodippolito5686
    @claudiodippolito5686 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding boys Just outstanding Why isn’t this a tv documentary?? It’s also great to see two mates sharing the same passion

  • @malsgoldadventures8225
    @malsgoldadventures82253 жыл бұрын

    Very cool Levi!

  • @aumetalmental8403
    @aumetalmental84033 жыл бұрын

    The sense of accomplishment must be very high. What a journey, and an adventure. Seriously guys, well done.✌️😎

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeh absolutely spot on mate we were talking about how amazing it felt to find it after all the effort etc cheers

  • @AlexSwan
    @AlexSwan3 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable how you even found it standing right next to it. Well done.

  • @jayteasdale4059
    @jayteasdale40593 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a awesome and amazing trip you guys had so glad you found his resting spot.

  • @secretstreamsandfeverdreams
    @secretstreamsandfeverdreams3 жыл бұрын

    That looked like a brutal trek mate, what an amazing adventure, you guys must be stoked! Truly brilliant vid as always! 👍 Thanks guys

  • @Madlintelf
    @Madlintelf3 жыл бұрын

    Saw the coming attractions video and was extremely excited, watched the entire video and felt your pain and frustration but man when you picked up that bottle Levi the hair on my arms stood up and said yes that doesn't belong there. Then Rob called you and bam my adrenaline cranked up, I could see the happiness in your eyes and hear it in your voices. When you were holding that bottle up with the muck in it I said man the only thing more perfect would be if that bottle was sealed and drinkable, and you said you wanted to take a drink of it, perfect. Honestly this needs to be a documentary, everyone should watch it! Coagulations to Rob and you for all of your hard work, thanks for sharing a piece of Tasmania's history with us, it was so worth watching!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate glad you enjoyed yes the celebratory sip would have been great but so stoked how it all came about certainly a trip to remember

  • @gregmottram292
    @gregmottram2923 жыл бұрын

    Great job Levi and Rob a extremely tenacious effort. Have done some hiking back in the day as a scout leader but nothing like that. A well earned reward. Inspired to get back out there.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    @officialtassieboysprospecting

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate yes get back out there it’s all worth it for sure 👌🏼✌🏼

  • @billdgen116
    @billdgen1163 жыл бұрын

    That was so amazing thank you for sharing.

  • @mikebike01
    @mikebike013 жыл бұрын

    Amazing to see all the hard work pay off. Not just the physical getting there, but also the research involved that went into learning about these remote pioneers. Great stuff.

  • @timpriest4619
    @timpriest46193 жыл бұрын

    Awesome achievement boys, hats off to you

  • @bonnieunderwood4205
    @bonnieunderwood42053 жыл бұрын

    congratulations! Job well done.. John Stannard is no doubt grateful to you fellows for coming to visit him.

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