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Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea

The History and Discovery of the World's Richest Shipwreck
Summary:

The book chronicles the sinking of the SS Central America, a steamship carrying a vast treasure of gold, during a hurricane in 1857 and details the modern quest to recover its lost riches led by engineer Tommy Thompson in the 1980s. It combines historical narrative with the technological and legal challenges faced by the explorers in locating and salvaging the shipwreck deep beneath the Atlantic.

Key points:

1. Introduction to Maritime Archaeology: The book explores the study of underwater archaeological sites and their historical significance.

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