‘Ship of Gold’ treasure hunter released from prison after 10 years, but 500 gold coins remain unaccounted for

Published on: 03/12/2026

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Thompson, an Ohio-born research scientist, was hailed as a hero after finding the S.S. Central America. But investors say he cheated them out of millions of dollars.

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