Ship Sinks 160 Miles Out, Killing 426 Passangers
September 12 1857

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The SS Central America sinks about 160 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, drowning a total of 426 passengers and crew, including Captain William Lewis Herndon. The ship was carrying 13–15 tons of gold from the California Gold Rush.
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Created On: 2015-04-30T23:32:38Z

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