Shipwrecks
SS Islander
Sank 1901 · salvaged 2012 · Stephens Passage, off Juneau, AK
Salvaged (partial)The prize. Klondike gold; ~1,200 oz recovered
Where. Stephens Passage, off Juneau, AK
Status. Salvaged (partial)
Where. Stephens Passage, off Juneau, AK
Status. Salvaged (partial)
The account
Likely struck an iceberg and sank in 20 minutes. Later expeditions recovered sealed gold pokes; much may remain.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Stephens Passage, off Juneau, AK.
- What you are chasing is Klondike gold; ~1,200 oz recovered. Work the documented record of SS Islander back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Stephens Passage, off Juneau, AK and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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