The General Abbatucci and her mysterious shipment lay on the soft seabed for 127 years before she was located in 1996.
The expected cargo of gold was never found, but among the twisted metal hull and skeletal remains were pieces of jewellery, watches and coins which were recovered from a depth of over 8,000 feet.
These pieces were sold at Christies Auction in 1997.
This exquisite solid gold broach is in superb wearable condition was sold at Christies Auction 1997. This oval b ...click for details
The General Abbatucci and her mysterious shipment lay on the soft seabed for 127 years untill she was located in 1996.
The expected cargo of gold was never found, but among the twisted metal hull and skeletal remains were pieces of jewellery, watches and coins which were recovered from a depth of over 8,000 feet.
These pieces were sold at Christies Auction in 1997.
This truly beautiful pair of solid gold drop earrings were sold at Christies Auction 1997. The decoration of them ...click for details
