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Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships Hints
How do I use the metal detector?
1 of 2: It's pretty simple. When you're in one of the two areas where you can use it, Shark Cove and the wreck of the Caridad --
2 of 2: -- Nancy will pull it out automatically. As you walk around, when you come up to something metallic, it will start to beep and the bar at the top of the screen will turn red. When the bar is completely red, move the cursor around until it turns into a red hand. Right click, and Nancy will dig up the object.