Pope IX did not receive his jubilee presents in 1869. They were lost when the 'General Abbatucci', a French packet ship bound for Civitavecchia, sank of the northern coast of Corsica, in little less than 2700 meters of water !
A few days before his Jubilee anniversary. She and the valuable cargo, including the Pope's presents and half a ton of gold coins, were thought to have vanished forever...
You want to see photos of the treasure ? More of the story from archives ?
Check it out at oceantreasures.org
All questions answered !
A few days before his Jubilee anniversary. She and the valuable cargo, including the Pope's presents and half a ton of gold coins, were thought to have vanished forever...
You want to see photos of the treasure ? More of the story from archives ?
Check it out at oceantreasures.org
All questions answered !
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