SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, was a 280-foot (85 m) sidewheel steamer that operated between Central America and the East Coast of the United States during the 1850s. …

The S.S. Central America was given the nickname “Ship of Gold” for her famous cargo: tons of gold from the San Francisco mint and various other gold coins, ingots, gold dust, and bullion …

When the Central America sank, it became the worst maritime disaster in America’s history. The loss of the gold shipment in the hold contributed to a nationwide economic crisis.

Sep 12, 2025 · Everyone aboard understood the truth. Their ship was dying. She was the SS Central America, though she was better remembered as the Ship of Gold. Built only four years …

Aug 21, 2024 · On Sept. 12, 1857, an American steamer named the SS Central America sank after being bombarded by Category 2 hurricane winds off the coast of the Carolinas. This …

Explore the tragic 1857 journey of SS Central America, the ‘Ship of Gold,’ its sinking during a hurricane, and the heroic efforts of Captain Herndon.

Dec 29, 2022 · The SS Central America was a 280-foot-long side-wheel steamer that routinely sailed from the port of Colon in Panama or other Central American ports up the eastern coast …

Mar 27, 2022 · In 1857, the SS Central America, also known as the "ship of gold", sank off the coast of the US state of South Carolina, along with some new-found riches from the California …

Sep 12, 2025 · Originally christened SS George Law, the SS Central America ran the San Francisco–Panama–New York route, moving people, mail, and bullion from the California Gold …

Jul 29, 2022 · Deep-sea explorer Tommy Thompson developed new technology to locate and recover items from the S.S. Central America. He turned 70 years old while sitting in his …