Wreck of the SS City of Chester
On August 22, 1888, the steamship SS City of Chester collided with the much larger vessel Oceanic in thick fog inside the Golden Gate strait. The ship split in two and sank in less than six minutes. The wreck was rediscovered in 2013 by NOAA hydrographers using multi-beam sonar. While not carrying commercial gold bullion, the wreck contains valuable historical artifacts and is an important archaeological preserve.
Field Research Notes
Located in 217 feet of water near the center of the Golden Gate shipping channel. Diving is extremely dangerous due to commercial ship traffic and severe currents.
Recommended Gear
Sidescan Sonar, ROV Camera, Underwater Lights
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