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Poverty Island Lost Gold
Sank ~1863 · Poverty Island, Lake Michigan, MI
UnsolvedThe prize. Gold bullion (~$400M today)
Where. Poverty Island, Lake Michigan, MI
Status. Unsolved
Where. Poverty Island, Lake Michigan, MI
Status. Unsolved
The account
During the Civil War a ship carrying millions in gold bullion is said to have gone down off Poverty Island. Divers have chased it for generations.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Poverty Island, Lake Michigan, MI.
- What you are chasing is Gold bullion (~$400M today). Work the documented record of Poverty Island Lost Gold back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Poverty Island, Lake Michigan, MI and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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