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The Wreck of the Brother Jonathan

The Brother Jonathan maritime disaster was the West Coast's Titanic. The sidewheel paddle steamship carried goods, gold and passengers between San Francisco, Portland and Vancouver. In 1865, it sank into the Pacific, taking over 200 souls and a fortune in gold. Divers have recovered some of the wreckage and gold coins, but many believe most of the treasure remains on the ocean floor.

English
  • Originally Aired June 8, 2026
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created July 16, 2026 by
    jonathanwash
  • Modified July 16, 2026 by
    jonathanwash