Status
Available
Publication
Citadel (2007), 288 pages
Description
Powers pens the story of the tragic 1865 sinking of the S.S. Brother Jonathan and the century-long treasure hunt that led to the salvage of her priceless cargo.
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In 1865 the S.S. Brother Jonathan was steaming north from San Francisco when it encountered a devastating storm. The ship was pushed into some submerged rocks and within minutes sank to the bottom. Two hundred and twenty-five people perished. On board was countless millions in gold coin and bullion
Powers does a masterful job in making you feel like you are right there on the ship as it went down. He describes in detail the efforts over the years to recover the bounty lying just below the surface in an area of the ocean known for its horrific storms. He has done exhaustive research into the ship and its passengers and cargo. His business and law experience brings life to the intricate legal maneuvers by the local, state and Federal governments to lay claim to the treasure.
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taken from the gold fields of California.Powers does a masterful job in making you feel like you are right there on the ship as it went down. He describes in detail the efforts over the years to recover the bounty lying just below the surface in an area of the ocean known for its horrific storms. He has done exhaustive research into the ship and its passengers and cargo. His business and law experience brings life to the intricate legal maneuvers by the local, state and Federal governments to lay claim to the treasure.
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Language
Original language
English