Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-04-30
a WiImingtOnian In California.

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We give below an interesting account Of
successful expedition fitted out m San Francisco
by Mr.. VIM. lrelan, formerly OF this city, for
the purpose of searching for the lost treasure Of
the Inflated steamship Golden uaie. We are in
drhled to fli.nd Tor the history of this expe'
dltiun:
GOLDEN GATE WRECKlNG EXPEDITION.
Mn. lltNRY EcKgL,
DEAR sir Thinking the
eii1cn5 Of Wilmington may he interested in the
following narrative and success Of Que of our
hold residents, who embarked for the laud Of
COL l., California, about fourteen years since, |
send you the following full and reliable history
of the successful expedition, fitted out in the
city Of San Francisco by Mr. VIM lrelau, for
merry of this city, for the purpose of searching
for the lost treasure in the i'll fated steamship
g Golden Gate"
After reading the reports as given to the pub
lie prints by the different expeditions that have
made unsuccessful attempts TO recover the prize
alter expanding thousands Of dollar aud not
ascertaining where the treasure was deposited
1t is with feelings of pleasure that | convey to
you the following information
Mr. VIM. Irean left the city Of San Francisco
december oath, on board Of the schooner VIM
lrelan, under very discouraging circumstances,
taking with him Submarine Divers and Appa.
r,tns. also tyo etann Eneinps So NH, Eng
III, AID Aner;can IInderwriters had Lotl, sent
expeditions to recover the money, in charge Of
old and experienced wreckers, who failed IN
their purpose, and gave it as their opinion that
the treasure would never be recovered, 50 they
all abandoned the idea of any further effort
when the above named party thinking il q shame
tor so much money TO Ice lying idlt--whie gold
"'iar,nting Witch was fnllowpd win great
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