Former Treasure Hunter Tommy Thompson Released After Decade in Prison Tommy Thompson, the man who initially identified the location of the infamous SS Central America shipwreck, was released from federal prison last Wednesday. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed his release following a decade-long incarceration. Thompson’s story is rooted in his discovery of the wreck of the SS Central America, a wealthy merchant ship that sank in 1857 off the coast of North Carolina. During the recovery efforts, a 50-dollar gold coin, recovered from the wreckage, was prominently displayed in a photograph taken in November 1989. This image, now an archive photo, shows Thompson holding the coin. The legal battle surrounding the shipwreck centered on Thompson’s claim to a portion of the recovered gold. He initially identified the precise location of the wreck, leading to a significant treasure recovery operation. However, he refused to disclose the specific location of the remaining gold coins, leading to charges and a protracted legal dispute. Ultimately, Thompson was convicted and served a decade-long sentence. The release marks the conclusion of a complex case involving maritime treasure, legal challenges, and the preservation of historical artifacts. A photo of Thompson with the gold coin remains a key visual element associated with this significant event in American maritime history. Topics: #location #photo #gold Post navigation The presentation will be a monograph that summarizes Jaan Einasto’s work on the structure of the universe PM AT THE END OF THE WEEK⟩Gallery: the world’s best cross-country skiers tore it up in Otepää