Description: The Admiral Gardner's Final VoyageIn January 1809, the Admiral Gardner set sail through the English Channel, headed for India. Not long into the voyage, a sudden and violent storm hit the Channel just off Dover. The Captain and his crew tried desperately to ride out the storm, but to no avail as the ship succumbed to the wind and ocean. The ship ran aground on the Goodwin Sands of the English Channel and, by the next morning, the ship was submerged by the unrelenting ocean. The shipwreck carried with it a precious cargo of 48 tons of East India Company copper coins for use as currency for native workers in India. The coins were minted in Birmingham for use by the East India Company in the Madras Presidency.. . It would be nearly 200 years before the treasure of the Admiral Gardner would see the light of day once again.The really interesting part of this shipwreck is the depiction published in the newspaper and the eyewitness account of the shipwreck...lots of history!This coin is in excellent shipwreck condition. The authentic coin pictured is the one you will receive. The coin is set into a sterling silver pendant bezel with Skull and Crossbones. Your purchase will include the Certificate of Authenticity, a published depiction and eyewitness account of the Shipwreck, a photo of one of the salvage divers, a velvet treasure pouch, polishing cloth and gift box.
Price: 359 USD
Location: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
End Time: 2024-03-19T19:24:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 23.4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Certification: COA
Year: 1808
Composition: Copper
Denomination: XX (20) Cash
