TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/
Looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that capture the excitement of deep-ocean exploration, the mysteries of shipwrecks, and a unique piece of history? Imagine giving a gift that tells its own remarkable story -- a shipwreck coin, bottle, or artifact that lay at the ocean bottom for 140 years, protected by time and the deep ocean.
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In 1865, the Civil War-era steamship, the SS Republic, sank in a hurricane off the coast of Georgia. Sailing from New York to New Orleans, this remarkable vessel was loaded with cargo and precious goods. In 2003, Odyssey Marine Exploration discovered the Republic 1,700 feet deep in the Atlantic Ocean. During the archaeological excavation, Odyssey recovered an estimated $75 million in gold and silver coins, as well as many other amazing historical artifacts.
Now you and your friends and family can be a part of this historically significant shipwreck. Odyssey's shipwreck products, all once part of or influenced by the Republic's onboard cargo, capture a rich moment in American history. Shipwreck gift ideas include:
* Gold and silver coins. Remarkable and rare coins minted before and during the Civil War and representing several levels of numismatic quality. There's even a replica of a rare hand-inscribed coin, mysteriously etched with "WAR" and "1861" by an unknown craftsman reacting to the beginning of the Civil War.
* Historical Artifacts. Rare Civil War-era bottles that once carried patent medicines, salves, fruits, condiments and spirits. Religious artifacts and incredibly authentic replicas of angels found onboard that survived a hurricane, a shipwreck, and a plummet to the ocean floor.
* Shipwreck Jewelry. Beautiful, artfully crafted jewelry that incorporates sterling silver and shipwreck glass. These pieces are also a compelling part of the SS Republic shipwreck story and its ultimate recovery.
Odyssey's shipwreck products also include books, apparel, and artwork in all price ranges and styles. Each Republic shipwreck item comes tastefully packaged and actual artifacts include a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing its place in shipwreck lore and American history.
Explore and uncover the wide array of shipwreck gifts for the holidays at
http://www.shipwreck.net , or call Odyssey Marine Exploration at 1-800-309-0635.
John McNeilly
Posted 11/26/2005 3:58 pm
