Get the best deals on ss republic shipwreck when you shop the largest online selection at. If you are the originator holder of this photoitem and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal. The ss republic was civil warera paddlewheel steamer which sank. The republic shipwreck new york and new jerseys wreck valley. Buy 1858o liberty seated half ngc ssrepublic, book. Authentic seated liberty halfdollar from the ss republic shipwreck. After serving as a merchant and later passenger vessel, she was seized by confederate forces to be used as a blockade runner. Ngc shipwreck certification performs three essential functions. Denver location 303 7774653 538 s broadway denver, co 80209. Silver was salvaged and because the coins were stacked, they did not become corroded from the saltwater as most silver coins do when exposed to saltwater.
Nicely detailed with very minimal surface corrosion, still quite lustrous. Sep 08, 2008 odyssey marine explorations ss republic shipwreck was discovered nearly 1700 feet deep. This book provides a thoroughly researched collectors guide, which was needed to help numismatists understand and enjoy the amazing treasure discovery. Ss republic was a sidewheel steamship, originally named ss tennessee also named css tennessee, uss tennessee, and uss mobile for a time, lost in a hurricane off the coast of georgia in october 1865, en route to new orleans in 2003, the wreck was located 100 mi 160 km off the coast of savannah, georgia, and artifacts are on display in selected museums, along with video stories about. After two voyages with dominion, she was sold to white star and renamed republic the white stars original republic of 1872 had been sold over a decade earlier.
Buy highly coveted ss republic civil war era coins from monaco rare. In the tradition of ship of gold and shadow divers, former national geographic editor priit j. Salvaged from the shipwreck was gold in the form of raw gold dust and even small nuggets. At first the advertised offer sounded pretty good, but odyssey is offering the coins at book prices, or average retail. Coin value is based on scarcity, condition, 1st or last and subject matter.
Popular type coin with arrows flanking the date denoting a slightly reduced weight from pre1853 halves. They also found some coins that were not known to exsist like the 1858o doubled 1. Ss republic, ss tennessee, underwater photography, scuba. The republic was discovered by odyssey marine exploration in 2003 at a depth of nearly 1700 feet. All digitized passenger lists for the ss republic available at the gg archives. The ss republic, a royal mail ship qualified to carry both the british and u. Sep 22, 2015 back in may, i discussed coins from the ss republic shipwreck and how they fit into the world of pedigree.
In fact, the numismatic guaranty corporation ngc has certified these coins as having a shipwreck effect the unique result of more than a century. Back in may, i discussed coins from the ss republic shipwreck and how they fit into the world of pedigree. The ss republic had a fascinating, albeit brief, history. Central america shipwreck, better known as the ship of gold, are a snapshot of americas most historic era, the california gold rush.
Listing includes date voyage began, steamship line, vessel, passenger class and route. Shipwreck republic the republic was a570 foot by 67. Initially called the ss tennessee, the ship launched in 1853. Shipwreck coins cannot be evaluated like a non shipwreck coin. Sounds like the odyssey is trying to hyoe up the ss republic ship wreck. This book traces the dramatic history of the ss republic, a paddlewheel. The rms republic, a 585ocean liner and sister ship of the titanic, sank south of nantucket in 1909. This book is filled with an array of beautiful photographs paired with compelling historical descriptions of the many varieties of bottles recovered from the republic shipwreck. Numismatic conservation services and numismatic guaranty corporation were awarded the exclusive contract for conserving and grading the thousands of ss republic coins recovered from the 1865 shipwreck site. When the civil war began on april 12, 1861, she was tied up in the new orleans harbor. When the recovery effort was made in the early 2000s, for the first time ever a large cache of u. The shipwreck yielded an extraordinary cargo of 51,000 gold and silver coins, worth tens of millions of dollars, and over 14,000 artifacts a stunning assortment of ceramic goods, religious items, and elegant glassware bound for new orleans to help restock the merchants shelves. Usl was the only us government owned steamship line that featured its flagship the ss leviathan. In the early morning hours of january 23rd, 1909, in a dense fog, she collided with the inbound immigrant ship ss florida.
The ship was equipped with a new marconi wireless telegraphy transmitter, and issued a cqd distress call, resulting in the saving of around 1,500 lives. Before the archaeological excavation began, a photomosaic of the shipwreck site using. Republic shipwreck single coin set ngc graded the single coin set obviously has one of these salvaged coins inside the very high quality presentation box. Purchase ss republic shipwreck treasure coins monaco rare coins. Ss republic 1861o confederate issue half ngc survivor pop. Shipwreck treasure cob coins from spanish shipwrecks. Civil war era 1861o ss republic shipwreck liberty seated half dollar. Lost to history for 8 years, in 2003 the ship was located in deep water by odyssey marine exploration of tampa, florida. This 1858o liberty seated half dollar has been certified by ngc to be genuine shipwreck effect. While the socalled shipwreck effect is evident, i like the look of it, the sharpness of detail, and i love the history that surrounds this issue.
The republic shipwreck new york and new jerseys wreck. The ss republic was lost in a hurricane of the coast of georgia in october 1865 while on its way to new orleans. Known as the millionaires ship because of the number of wealthy americans who traveled by. It was discovered by odyssey marine exploration in 2003.
The nature of encrustation on coins from the wreck of the republic 1865 hawk tolson, ellen gerth, faith of our fathers. Notice the rms republic website contains information and research as it existed in the 1980s and developed over the following years. David bowers, the ss republic shipwreck excavation project. Dive into this fascinating collection of civil warera bottles recovered from the ss republic shipwreck. Instant downloadable e book shipwreck diving e book. The sunken white star liner with a billion dollar secret. The ship was carrying much needed supplies and coinage to new orleans which was recovering from the civil war. The coin has been encapsulated by ngc and labeled shipwreck effect. This book has special contributions by bob evans, curator of the treasure coins recovered from the ss central america, because of the great number of type 1 double eagles recovered from the ship of gold shipwreck.
A judge in south carolina has ruled that the case may proceed in that state, reversing his own earlier decision. Religious artifacts from the ss republic 1865 hawk tolson and ellen gerth 6. He is also star of the history channel show billion dollar wreck. Ss republic was a sidewheel steamship, originally named ss tennessee also named css tennessee, uss tennessee, and uss mobile for a time, lost in a hurricane off the coast of georgia in october 1865, en route to new orleans. The ss republic was a side wheel steamer that sank in 1865 while en route from new york to new orleans after battling a hurricane for two days. May 17, 2005 the book, written by veteran journalist priit vesilind, details the companys pioneering shipwreck exploration history while retelling the fascinating story of the sinking and eventual discovery of the civil warera ss republic. Diving deep for rms republics treasure is riveting tale. The rms republic shipwreck treasure hunt home facebook. Republic steamer that sank to the bottom of the ocean in 1865 loaded with a treasure trove of rare u. The headbands, such as this example, are made of vulcanite, a hard rubberlike material discovered by charles goodyear around 1839.
Struck in fine silver each ss republic seated liberty half dollar was struck in 90% silver. The ship was originally built in belfast, for the international mercantile marines dominion line a sister company to the white star line and was named ss columbus. A video that is packed full of info, and a show and tell at the end. Odyssey discovered the shipwreck 1,700 feet below the surface of the atlantic ocean approximately 100 miles off the georgia coast. Find great deals on ebay for ss republic shipwreck and ss republic shipwreck gold.
The ss republic was civil warera paddlewheel steamer which sank in 1865 and was discovered by odyssey in. The greysheer or coin show prices are probably cheaper. Historical and current florida east coast shipwreck information and images for scuba divers, fisherman and marine historians. Official shipwreck store of odyssey marine exploration. Most valuable treasure recovered from shipwrecks thrillist. Ngc didnt grade it, but it appears to have been uncirculated when the ss republic sank. Certifying and grading of famed ss republic coins by ngc.
Bayerle has now been searching for the republic in some capacity for over 35 years. The republic was the largest ship to sink in history to her day. May 22, 2014 the first public offering of coins salvaged from the shipwreck of the ss republic were the silver half dollars, sold during a televised, 24hour sales marathon on may 15, 2004, on the coin. Vesilind has recreated the life and times of the fascinating ss republic used by the union and confederacy during the civil war and stemm and morris arduous modern day hunt for the dualwheeled steamer that was downed by a violent hurricane in 1865. The republic shipwreck new york and new jerseys wreck valley historical and current new york and new jersey shipwreck information and images for scuba divers and fisherman. These bonafide ss republic shipwreck treasure coins, each more than 150 years old, are incredibly gorgeous and truly special unlike any other numismatic artifacts ever offered before. But today, thanks to a special offering from monaco rare coins, you now have a unique new way to do just that. The gulfland drifted until she grounded on top of tanker wreck ss republic, which had been sunk on february 21, 1942, by a. Ss republic 1861o confederate issue half ngc survivor. This coin comes in a beautiful leather bound book display and describes the very last moments of the ss republic. You can view a complete inventory of united states lines passenger lists available at the gg archives on this page. This research was made available to the public and is provided here click enter link below to access site in its nearoriginal content.
Ss republic was a sidewheel steamship, originally named ss tennessee lost in a hurricane off the coast of georgia in october 1865, en route to new orleans. Greenwood village location 303 7688042 9625 e arapahoe rd. Your coin will also come with a 276page book, lost gold of the republic, which tells the story of the your newly claimed sunken treasure. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. En route from new york to new orleans with passengers and commercial cargo, the ss republic was lost. The palatial white star line steamship rms republic sank january 24, 1909. The passengers the ship had 300 tons of coal, and as she lurched from side to side, the roar of the coal and water sounded like niagra, wrote passenger william nichols to his wife in a letter quoted in priit vesilinds book lost gold of the republic. After acquiring ownership of republic, on august 1, 20, bayerle published the bulk of his significant research into the mystery of rms republic by releasing a book titled the tsars treasure. Since ship bells typically carry the name of the foundry or the original name of the ship and since the ss republic was originally known as the ss tennessee, this pretty much confirmed the identity of the shipwreck as that of the ss republic. Unique shipwreck grade coin this coin has been conserved, attributed and encapsulated by the numismatic guaranty corporation ngc as an official shipwreck effect coin coming from the famous wreck of the ss republic. Our shipwreck certification division is the only independent thirdparty shipwreck coin certification company providing professional services for experts and companies specializing in the field of shipwreck archaeology. Shop 1861 o ss republic silver half dollar with box book coa 50c shipwreck effect ngc and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. The ss republic sank in 1865 off the coast of georgia carrying a large amount of gold and silver coinage.
Shipwreck coin certification and grading services ngc. Captain martin gerard bayerle born april 23, 1951 is an american treasure hunter and author, best known for finding the 1909 shipwreck of the white star liner rms republic. Well known shipwreck coins you may have heard of the historic s. Coin collecting books and catalogs monaco rare coins. The ship of gold the national treasures from the 1857 s. In 2003, the wreck was located 100 mi 160 km off the coast of savannah. Official news and updates for the hunt for the fabled gold on the sunken luxury liner known as the millionaires ship. Usa new orleans mint, seated liberty half dollar, 1855o, arrows at date, ngc ss republic shipwreck effect, with original display box. Nbc, msnbc, national geographic, and the history channel produced documentaries about the historic shipwreck using the amazing minisub and robotic technology on the. The ss republic was a civil warera sidewheel steamship that sank in 1865 while carrying a large cargo of silver and gold coins and a stunning variety of everyday wares essential to life in mid19th century america. Buy ss republic civil war era artifacts monaco rare coins. The ss republic began its life as the merchant ship ss tennessee, launched in 1853. In search of czars treasure, a return to the wreck of rms. Called the forest gump of civil war steamships, she survived hurricanes, a central american invasion, and serving both sides in the u.
Florida east coast shipwrecks gulfland wreck jupiter. The excavation of the ss republic shipwreck site yielded a number of headbands, fashionable among women in midvictorian america. Lee spence claims in a lawsuit that odyssey marine used his information in their efforts to locate the wreck. Lost to history for 8 years, in 2003 the ship was located in deep water by odyssey marine exploration of. Republic, which sank during a hurricane off the coast of georgia in 1865. Seated liberty half ss republic rare coins gold coins. Rms republic was a steampowered ocean liner built in 1903 by harland and wolff in belfast, and lost at sea in a collision in 1909 while sailing for the white star line. There is also a booklet explaining more about the coins and the shipwreck itself, together with certificates of.
Ss republic is currently the subject of a lawsuit over the gold recovery, as e. A boisterous man with an eye patch and booming laugh, mr. Monaco has a wide selection of silver half dollars from this treasure trove, each one having the distinguished pedigree of the recovered ss republic shipwreck. These gold and silver ss republic coins were brought to the surface by odyssey marine exploration inc. The florida struck the republic almost a square blow port side abaft midships, at the republic s engine room, knocking out her engines, boilers and dynamos. The ss republic was a civil warera sidewheel steamship that sank in 1865. Make offer 1861o half dollar 50c w07 ngc ss republic shipwreck lousianna effect 70 1855o arrows 50c ss republic shipwreck effect half dollar ngc. There were also gold assay bars weighing up to fiftyfive pounds.
During and just after the civil war, in both the north and especially in the south, gold and silver coins were a. The 61 recovered from the ss republic wreck site were shipped upright in wooden. At around 4pm on october 25, 1865, the ss republic disappeared beneath the waves. The ss republic was a civil warera sidewheel steamship that sank during a hurricane in october 1865 while en route from new york to new orleans with a cargo meant to help rebuild the city after the civil war.
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