SS Republic
LocationOff Georgia
Year1865
Depth500 m
Size3,954 GRT
TypePassenger steamer
About SS Republic
Sank in a hurricane while carrying a large cargo of gold coins. 80 of 110 passengers died in the largest lifeboat disaster. Found in 2003 by Odyssey Marine. 51,000 gold and silver coins recovered.
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