‘Ship of Gold’ Treasure Hunter Released From Prison — But 500 Gold Coins Still Missing
A deep-sea treasure hunter who discovered one of the most famous shipwrecks in history has been released from prison, yet the mystery of hundreds of missing gold coins remains unsolved.
Key Facts
Tommy Thompson, who discovered the wreck of the SS Central America, was released from prison after spending more than a decade behind bars.
He was jailed in 2015 for contempt of court after refusing to reveal the location of 500 gold coins recovered from the shipwreck.
The coins are estimated to be worth about $2.5 million, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
Background
The SS Central America sank in 1857 during a hurricane, carrying thousands of pounds of gold from the California Gold Rush and causing a financial panic when it was lost.
Thompson located the wreck in 1988, recovering part of the treasure, but later faced lawsuits from investors who said they never received profits from the gold sale.
Expert Insight
Even after more than 10 years in prison, Thompson maintained that he does not know the location of the coins, leaving one of the biggest treasure mysteries in modern history still unsolved.
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