SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, was a 280-foot (85 m) sidewheel steamer that operated between Central America and the East Coast of the United States during the 1850s. …

Aug 21, 2024 · On Sept. 12, 1857, an American steamer named the SS Central America sank after being bombarded by Category 2 hurricane winds off the coast of the Carolinas. This …

The S.S. Central America was given the nickname “Ship of Gold” for her famous cargo: tons of gold from the San Francisco mint and various other gold coins, ingots, gold dust, and bullion …

Mar 27, 2022 · In 1857, the SS Central America, also known as the "ship of gold", sank off the coast of the US state of South Carolina, along with some new-found riches from the California …

And while Thompson sits in jail, the wreckage of the S.S. Central America remains at the bottom of the ocean. Subsequent expeditions have turned up even more treasure, like on a 2014 …

Dec 1, 2022 · For the first time, hundreds of Gold Rush-era artifacts entombed in the wreckage of the S.S. Central America will go on public sale. Known as the "Ship of Gold," the steamship …

Dec 29, 2022 · The SS Central America was a 280-foot-long side-wheel steamer that routinely sailed from the port of Colon in Panama or other Central American ports up the eastern coast …

Explore the tragic 1857 journey of SS Central America, the ‘Ship of Gold,’ its sinking during a hurricane, and the heroic efforts of Captain Herndon.

Feb 14, 2022 · For more than 130 years, treasure hunters dreamed of discovering the wreck of the SS Central America, which quickly became known as the “Ship of Gold.” When the wreck …

Finally, SS Central America triggered a courtroom storm, shaping modern ship salvage law and deep-water possession. Subscribe for more shipwreck engineering & maritime history …