The SS Central America: The Ship of Gold Current Estimated Value: $765 million*
Date of Disappearance: 1857
Discovered: 1988
The SS Central America, often referred to as the "Ship of Gold," sank in a hurricane in 1857, resulting in the loss of approximately 30,000 pounds of gold. This tragedy contributed to a nationwide financial panic in the United States that year. While the estimated value of the ship's cargo is around $765 million today, its actual value at the time of sinking was approximately $4.07 million.
The Recovery of the SS Central America Gold Source: Pinterest | @blanchardgold.com
In 1988, a dedicated search and recovery team successfully located the lost gold from the SS Central America, with the treasure estimated to be worth around $150 million. Among the remarkable finds was an eighty-pound ingot, which was sold for an astounding $8 million, making it the most valuable coin in the world at that time. This particular piece captured widespread attention and fascination.
