SS Port Nicholson-- Part 3: Was There Treasure On It?

That is the big question. According to Wikipedia, it was reported in 2008 that the wreck of the SS Port Nicholson had been discovered by the Sub Sea Research company who believe the ship was carrying a cargo of platinum, gold and industrial diamonds as part of payment from the Soviet Union to the United States for Lend-Lease.

The company also believe that there were two Soviet envoys on the ship. Later, the Soviet Union reimbursed the United States for the lost payment on the Port Nicholson.

Then, there was something about the boxes being too heavy to lift.

Some maritime and World War II historians doubt that the ship was carrying this treasure, however. I was unable to come across any stories that the treasure was recovered.

It Will Be Interesting to See How This Story Plays Out. --GreGen