Buy The History’s Mysteries: Treasure Hunt: Wreck of the Breda Online
Just before Christmas, 1940, Nazi aircraft flying over the United Kingdom from Norway bombed the harbor at Oban, Scotland, sinking a loaded cargo ship bound for Bombay, the S.S. Breda.–For five decades the wreck sat beneath the dark waters, her location well known to divers. But her strongroom remained sealed shut, its contents a mystery. Was there gold in that undersea vault? Jewels? When it was finally opened, divers were disappointed to instead find piles of blank sheets of white paper. Upon further inspection, they realized they’d salvaged something even more rare than precious metals: a cache of watermarked banknote sheets en route to the Reserve Bank of India. The so-called ”treasure sheets“ comprise what some experts consider the most numismatically unique shipwreck find of all time.
Details of This Unique Collection:
Historical Significance: Just before Christmas in 1940, Nazi aircraft bombed the harbor at Oban, Scotland, sinking the S.S. Breda, a cargo ship bound for Bombay. For fifty years, the wreck sat beneath the dark waters, with its strongroom sealed shut and its contents a mystery. When the vault was finally opened, divers found not gold or jewels, but blank sheets of watermarked paper meant to become banknotes for the Reserve Bank of India.
Authenticity: Each album includes sheets from this remarkable discovery, providing a tangible connection to this historical event. The collection comes with a detailed story card that explains the fascinating journey of the S.S. Breda and the discovery of its hidden treasure.
Wreck of the Breda Album Highlights:
- Connection to History: These sheets are from a shipwreck that played a part in World War II, carrying currency intended to stabilize the economy of India.
- Intriguing Story: The discovery of these sheets is a tale of wartime mystery and treasure hunting, offering a captivating story for collectors.
- Beautiful Presentation: Each album is attractively packaged and comes with a detailed story card, making it a fantastic gift or a standout piece in any collection.
