Corporate Report

Odyssey Marine Exploration early dive finds gold, more from SS Central America
Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. has recovered nearly 1,000 ounces (62.5 pounds) of gold during the first reconnaissance dive to the SS Central America shipwreck site.

The recovered gold included five gold ingots and two $20 Double Eagle coins (one from 1857 minted in San Francisco and one 1850 minted in Philadelphia).

The two-hour reconnaissance dive was done while Odyssey Marine's research vessel the Odyssey Explorer moved from the United Kingdom to Charleston, S.C. The project is being conducted under contract with the receiver of Recovery Limited Partnership (RLP).