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The Curse of the South’s Shipwrecked Gold

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In 1857, the SS Central America sank off the East Coast with a treasure on board. A century and a half later, an intrepid treasure hunter found it—and then went on the run.

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Published Aug. 19 2015 1:00AM EDT

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Nina Strochlic

Nina Strochlic

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