On Jan. 12th 1871 the aptly named 'Crescent City' sailed from New Orleans bound for Liverpool. Among the cargo was 2 ton of silver bullion, half of which was in Mexican silver dollars. After a rough passage she arrived off the Irish coast on the 8th Feb. 1871. Believing she was heading for the Irish sea, she struck the 'Dhuilig Rock at Galley Head in thick fog. Shortly after the passengers and crew took to the lifeboats, the tide lifted her and she swung off and sank in deep water.
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There's been 3 salvage attempts made since the sinking. Immediately after the loss and in the early 1900,s Over half has been recovered but there could be 100.000 scattered over 2 acres. The dive window is short because of very strong tides but a wonderful dive and a good chance of finding some dollars.
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