Secrets of RMS Niagara
A grand ocean liner, carrying eight tons of gold, hits a German mine and sinks in deep water...
A grand ocean liner, carrying eight tons of gold, hits a German mine and sinks in deep water…
The story of the RMS Niagara, and the desperate attempts to salvage its gold during World War II, is one of the great sea stories of all time. But many of the facts have remained hidden for more than eighty years. Now Jeff Maynard gains exclusive access to the personal diary of the chief salvage diver, ‘Johnno’ Johnstone, along with access to ships’ logbooks, bank records, official reports and the personal correspondence of the men involved.
Following the war, the Niagara’s gold continued to attract treasure hunters willing to risk their lives. Recent advances in underwater technology mean that divers are now beginning to reach the wreck with mixed gas rebreathers, ensuring the remaining gold bars—each worth millions of dollars—will not be forgotten.
From the top secret mission of World War II, to the modern exploration of the majestic ship once called ‘The Titanic of the Pacific,’ the story of the RMS Niagara is one of adventure, danger, love and betrayal.
Now, the full story of the greatest gold salvage in history can be told.
