Gold treasure, an engraved turtle shell and the shipwreck that went missing
Peter Rubiolo discovered the wreck of the SS Gothenburg off Townsville while spearfishing in 1967. The ship, which sank in 1875 carrying 93 kilograms of gold, had been lost to history for nearly a century. Rubiolo identified the wreck by an engraved arrow on a porthole he later recovered, solving a maritime mystery.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 21:01 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 21:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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