At Austin Rare Coins, we are pleased to announce that we recently got a shipment of S.S. Central America shipwreck coins. Whether you know it by its proper name or the nickname it received after it gained attention for encountering a hurricane and sinking in the Atlantic Ocean (more on that in a moment), one thing is for certain--this is one ship that has quite a legacy.

That’s why in today’s post, our team of experts will be taking a look at a few things we believe that you should know about the S.S. Central America. Regardless of if you already know about about it or this is your first time hearing of this ship’s fateful journey, we think that readers will find plenty of helpful information in today’s blog. Keep reading to learn more!

“Ship of Gold”

We mentioned above that the S.S. Central America took on a nickname. That nickname is the “Ship of Gold.” Under the command of Captain William Herndon, the S.S. Central America had apparently made similar voyages in the past, but on September 11, 1857, it encountered the biggest hurricane of the decade. Try as they might, the crew of the ship could not succeed against such a large storm and when all was said and done, over 400 people died. The ship--and its cargo of nearly ten tons of gold--sank to the ocean floor.

Coins Have Recently Been Uncovered

For many years, the S.S. Central America Shipwreck was lost to time. Exactly 133 years after it sank, however, the ship was found. On September 11, 1988, the wreck was located and just a year later, a portion of the gold was recovered.

Until recently, that was the end of the story. The good news is that there has been another expedition that utilized modern technology to get to the bottom of the ocean and gather more of this shipwreck gold. Speaking of which...

S.S. Central America Gold Coins for Sale Now at Austin Rare Coins

We are happy to announce that although quantities are extremely limited, Austin Rare Coins has a selection of S.S. Central America Gold Coins for Sale. As we mentioned, the supplies we have won’t last for long, so we recommend ordering today so you won’t be disappointed later. Whether you are in the market for a slab with “pinches” of gold dust from the wreck inside or shipwreck coin from 1857, we have a good selection. Be sure to check out our entire collection of S.S. Central America coins for sale.

Have a Question? We Can Help!

You can learn more about the story of the S.S. Central America here as we go into detail about the events surrounding the shipwreck as well as the coins we have available. Of course, as always, we’re here if you have any questions, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 1-800-928-6468 if you require assistance of any kind. We look forward to hearing from you!