Treasure hunter took secret location of 'Ship of Gold' loot to his prison cell. Now he's free... and could lead way to the 'cursed' $2M fortune
- Posted on March 29, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Treasure hunter took secret location of 'Ship of Gold' loot to his prison cell. Now he's free... and could lead way to the 'cursed' $2M fortune
Thompson, 73, pulled off one of the greatest engineering feats in modern history in 1988 by successfully locating the wreck of the gold bar and coin-laden SS Central America.
