Guggenheim Treasure
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The Guggenheim Treasure was lost on September 26, 1903. The barge Harold moved out of dock at the South Street Seaport
in New York City
with 7,700 silver and lead ingots, bound for American Smelting and Refining Company in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
. The silver and the smelters belonged to the Guggenheim family
. The barge sank, and was never recovered.
South Street Seaport
The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, located where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to the Financial District. The Seaport is a designated historic district, distinct from the neighboring Financial District...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
with 7,700 silver and lead ingots, bound for American Smelting and Refining Company in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The City of Perth Amboy is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 50,814. Perth Amboy is known as the "City by the Bay", referring to Raritan Bay.-Name:The Lenape...
. The silver and the smelters belonged to the Guggenheim family
Guggenheim family
The Guggenheim family is an American family, of Swiss Jewish ancestry. Beginning with Meyer Guggenheim, who arrived in America in 1847, the family were known for their global successes in mining and smelting . During the 19th century, the family possessed one of the largest fortunes in the world...
. The barge sank, and was never recovered.