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Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in the ... - 7/26/2017 11:43:38 AM   
Zorch

 

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nazi-chest-gold-atlantic-ocean-british-treasure-hunters-125-million-iceland-a7859241.html

Claims suggest the SS Minden was used to transport gold from South America to Germany in 1939

British treasure hunters have found a chest which could contain $163m (£125m) worth of Nazi gold.

The casket was located in the post room of the SS Minden, a Nazi ship which was at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean just off Iceland.

There are claims the cargo ship was used to transport gold from banks in South America to Nazi Germany when it sank in 1939.

After being intercepted by a British ship, SS Minden was scuttled by its own crew to prevent allied troops capturing it.

The ship and potential treasure was discovered by the Advanced Marine Services (AMS), who are now applying to Iceland’s government for permission to open the chest, The Sun reported.

It is believed that it contains approximately four tons of valuable metal.

AMS had fallen foul of Iceland’s rules when searching for the treasure, which was located 120 miles from the shore.

The crew of the Seabed Constructor, which was used to conduct the investigation, were ordered back to Iceland for not having the necessary licence.

They are now claiming the contents belong to the finder and are awaiting a decision from Icelandic officials on the legal owner of the wreckage and the haul.
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 1:35:33 PM   
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 2:40:55 PM   
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 3:33:24 PM   
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 4:29:51 PM   
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At 120 miles out to sea it is not in Iceland's waters.

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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 4:47:11 PM   
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ORIGINAL: sulla05

That is a bit confusing.

At 120 miles out to sea it is not in Iceland's waters.


Depends on what Iceland claims as territorial waters. I'm looking, but the locals are VERY territorial about what goes on in what they consider territorial waters.

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Found it. Iceland has a 200 mile economic zone recognized by global maritime nations.

< Message edited by Lecivius -- 7/26/2017 4:51:36 PM >

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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 5:17:19 PM   
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 6:28:44 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Zorch

Another 'Nazi Gold Train'?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nazi-chest-gold-atlantic-ocean-british-treasure-hunters-125-million-iceland-a7859241.html

Claims suggest the SS Minden was used to transport gold from South America to Germany in 1939

British treasure hunters have found a chest which could contain $163m (£125m) worth of Nazi gold.

The casket was located in the post room of the SS Minden, a Nazi ship which was at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean just off Iceland.

There are claims the cargo ship was used to transport gold from banks in South America to Nazi Germany when it sank in 1939.

After being intercepted by a British ship, SS Minden was scuttled by its own crew to prevent allied troops capturing it.

The ship and potential treasure was discovered by the Advanced Marine Services (AMS), who are now applying to Iceland’s government for permission to open the chest, The Sun reported.

It is believed that it contains approximately four tons of valuable metal.

AMS had fallen foul of Iceland’s rules when searching for the treasure, which was located 120 miles from the shore.

The crew of the Seabed Constructor, which was used to conduct the investigation, were ordered back to Iceland for not having the necessary licence.

They are now claiming the contents belong to the finder and are awaiting a decision from Icelandic officials on the legal owner of the wreckage and the haul.

Bet ya it was that case of Schlitz beer that went over the side while fishing 40 years ago (hmmm wonder if it's still tasty?).

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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 6:33:34 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Zorch

Iceland and Britain had a fishing war in the 70's about that, if memory serves.


3 of them The third one resulted in the 200 mile Territorial zone.

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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 6:55:17 PM   
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/26/2017 7:14:39 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Zorch

Another 'Nazi Gold Train'?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nazi-chest-gold-atlantic-ocean-british-treasure-hunters-125-million-iceland-a7859241.html

Claims suggest the SS Minden was used to transport gold from South America to Germany in 1939

British treasure hunters have found a chest which could contain $163m (£125m) worth of Nazi gold.

The casket was located in the post room of the SS Minden, a Nazi ship which was at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean just off Iceland.

There are claims the cargo ship was used to transport gold from banks in South America to Nazi Germany when it sank in 1939.

After being intercepted by a British ship, SS Minden was scuttled by its own crew to prevent allied troops capturing it.

The ship and potential treasure was discovered by the Advanced Marine Services (AMS), who are now applying to Iceland’s government for permission to open the chest, The Sun reported.

It is believed that it contains approximately four tons of valuable metal.

AMS had fallen foul of Iceland’s rules when searching for the treasure, which was located 120 miles from the shore.

The crew of the Seabed Constructor, which was used to conduct the investigation, were ordered back to Iceland for not having the necessary licence.

They are now claiming the contents belong to the finder and are awaiting a decision from Icelandic officials on the legal owner of the wreckage and the haul.



Does anyone remember the Al Capone safe? Repeat?

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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/28/2017 2:27:40 PM   
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/28/2017 11:36:05 PM   
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RE: Nazi chest of gold worth up to £125m discovered in ... - 7/29/2017 11:36:47 AM   
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