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April 11, 1931
The Kusko Times
Takotna, Tokotna, Mcgrath, Alaska
What is this article about?
The Curtis brothers, house movers in Portland and Seattle, plan to recover $3 million in gold from the wrecked steamer Islander using the Wileys' patented diving bell, with an equal division of the treasure. They will use a barge to lift and move the wreckage to shallow water.
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NEW ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO GET ISLANDER TREASURE.
PORTLAND.-The wreck of the steamer Islander, which refused to give up its golden treasure to the Wileys and which finally was abandoned by them, is to be attacked anew by the Curtis brothers, who are engaged in house moving in Portland and Seattle. Frank Curtis, spokesman for the firm, has announced the completion of arrangements with the Wileys for the use of their patented diving bell, the contract calling for an equal division of loot. The principal treasure sought is $3,000,000 in gold which is said to be in the ship's safes. The plan is to anchor a barge above the wreck, with lifting equipment, and to gradually move the wreckage into shallow water and ultimately to the beach.
PORTLAND.-The wreck of the steamer Islander, which refused to give up its golden treasure to the Wileys and which finally was abandoned by them, is to be attacked anew by the Curtis brothers, who are engaged in house moving in Portland and Seattle. Frank Curtis, spokesman for the firm, has announced the completion of arrangements with the Wileys for the use of their patented diving bell, the contract calling for an equal division of loot. The principal treasure sought is $3,000,000 in gold which is said to be in the ship's safes. The plan is to anchor a barge above the wreck, with lifting equipment, and to gradually move the wreckage into shallow water and ultimately to the beach.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Treasure Recovery
Shipwreck
Diving Bell
Gold Salvage
Islander Steamer
Curtis Brothers
What entities or persons were involved?
Curtis Brothers
Frank Curtis
Wileys
Where did it happen?
Portland; Wreck Of The Steamer Islander
Story Details
Key Persons
Curtis Brothers
Frank Curtis
Wileys
Location
Portland; Wreck Of The Steamer Islander
Story Details
The Curtis brothers partner with the Wileys to use a patented diving bell and barge to salvage $3,000,000 in gold from the abandoned wreck of the steamer Islander, planning to lift and relocate the wreckage to the beach for recovery.