Gold treasure, an engraved turtle shell and the shipwreck that went missing

A mystery hidden beneath the waves for nearly a century has finally come to light. According to ABC News, researchers exploring a coral reef have rediscovered the SS Gothenburg, a ship lost to tragedy, along with its sunken treasure. The breakthrough came from an unlikely source: the sound of metal striking the coral, a clue that led to the recovery of gold and an intricately engraved turtle shell.

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