EPISODE · Dec 4, 2020 · 1H
Episode 229: RMS Republic
from Strange Things with Chris James · host Chris James
In 1909 the RMS Republic sank just off the coast of Nantucket Island. There was over $3,000,000 in gold in her hold. After the wreck, treasure hunters searched in vein, looking for this sunken treasure. Captain Martin Bayerle found the Republic sitting at 270 feet below the waves. The gold has yet to be recovered. Here is what we know about this historic event.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-things-with-chris-james--4931876/support.
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In 1909 the RMS Republic sank just off the coast of Nantucket Island. There was over $3,000,000 in gold in her hold. After the wreck, treasure hunters searched in vein, looking for this sunken treasure. Captain Martin Bayerle found the Republic sitting at 270 feet below the waves. The gold has yet to be recovered. Here is what we know about this historic event.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-things-with-chris-james--4931876/support.
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