From elegant flagship to a tragic wreck, the SS America’s story is a reminder of both the glory and fragility of ocean liners. Launched in 1939 for United States Lines, she was the epitome of modern American design. She was sleek, stylish, and fast. For decades, she carried passengers across the Atlantic and later transitioned into cruising under several names including USS West Point, Australis, Noga and American Star. But her later years tell a far sadder story. After a long and successful car

1.3K views · 20 reactions | The SS Central America, or "Ship of Gold" was a 19th century steam ship that sunk in the Atlantic ocean during a hurricane on September 12, 1857. On board were tons of gold, mostly in the form of bars. Here is an example of a rare Kellogg & Humbert gold bar discovered with the wreck. | The Truman Company | Facebook