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Archaeology - Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea: The History and Discovery of the World's Richest Shipwreck

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Book Synopsis: “Titanic meets Tom Clancy technology” in this national-bestselling account of the SS Central America’s wreckage and discovery (People). September 1875. With nearly six hundred passengers returning from the California Gold Rush, the side-wheel steamer SS Central America encountered a violent storm and sank two hundred miles off the Carolina coast. More than four hundred lives and twenty-one tons of gold were lost. It was a tragedy lost in legend for more than a century—until a brilliant young engineer named Tommy Thompson set out to find the wreck.

Driven by scientific curiosity and resentful of the term “treasure hunt,” Thompson searched the deep-ocean floor using historical accounts, cutting-edge sonar technology, and an underwater robot of his own design. Navigating greedy investors, impatient crewmembers, and a competing salvage team, Thompson finally located the wreck in 1989 and sailed into Norfolk with her recovered treasure: gold coins, bars, nuggets, and dust, plus steamer trunks filled with period clothes, newspapers, books, and journals.

A great American adventure story, Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea is also a fascinating account of the science, technology, and engineering that opened Earth’s final frontier, providing “white-knuckle reading, as exciting as anything in The Perfect Storm” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).

“A complex, bittersweet history of two centuries of American entrepreneurship, linked by the mad quest for gold.” —Entertainment Weekly

“A ripping true tale of danger and discovery at sea.” —The Washington Post

“What a yarn! If you sign on for the cruise, go in knowing that you’re going to miss meals and a lot of sleep.” —Newsweek

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Discover the captivating story of the SS Central America, the shipwreck that held the world's richest treasure. In our national-bestselling book, "Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea," you'll be immersed in a thrilling tale that combines the grandeur of the Titanic with the pulse-pounding technology of Tom Clancy's novels. Experience the excitement of the California Gold Rush through the eyes of nearly six hundred passengers on board this ill-fated steamer.

With our vivid narrative, you'll be transported back to September 1875, when tragedy struck as the SS Central America encountered a violent storm and sank off the Carolina coast. Over four hundred lives were lost, along with an astounding twenty-one tons of gold. Rediscover this legendary tragedy that stayed hidden for more than a century until a brilliant young engineer named Tommy Thompson took on the challenge of finding the wreck.

Thompson's gripping journey is filled with scientific curiosity and a determination to defy the label of a mere "treasure hunt." Armed with historical accounts, cutting-edge sonar technology, and his own remarkable underwater robot, he delves into the depths of the ocean floor. As you read, you'll navigate the treacherous waters of greedy investors, impatient crew members, and a rival salvage team. Share in Thompson's triumph as he finally locates the SS Central America's resting place in 1989.

Get ready to be dazzled as we unveil the treasures recovered from the wreck. Immersed in the pages of our book, you'll witness the incredible haul of gold coins, bars, nuggets, and dust. But the riches don't stop there – explore the steamer trunks filled with priceless period clothes, newspapers, books, and journals. This gripping American adventure is not only a thrilling story but also a testament to the scientific advances and engineering feats that opened Earth's final frontier.

"Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea" has received widespread praise, hailed as "white-knuckle reading, as exciting as anything... in The Perfect Storm," by the Los Angeles Times Book Review. Entertainment Weekly describes it as "a complex, bittersweet history of two centuries of American entrepreneurship, linked by the mad quest for gold." Don't miss out on this ripping true tale of danger and discovery at sea, as proclaimed by The Washington Post.

Ready to embark on this incredible journey? Dive into "Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea" and discover the untold story that captivated the world. Order your copy now and get ready for a reading experience that will leave you exhilarated, amazed, and hungry for more!

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