Shipwrecks
SS Yankee Blade
Sank 1854 ยท Off Point Arguello, CA
Salvaged (partial)The prize. ~$153,000 in gold; 1854-S Double Eagles
Where. Off Point Arguello, CA
Status. Salvaged (partial)
Where. Off Point Arguello, CA
Status. Salvaged (partial)
The account
Struck a rock pinnacle in fog, tearing open her hull. A cache of rare Double Eagles surfaced after 1977 recoveries.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Off Point Arguello, CA.
- What you are chasing is ~$153,000 in gold; 1854-S Double Eagles. Work the documented record of SS Yankee Blade back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Off Point Arguello, CA and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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