Speakers talk: HMS Edinburgh and the Lost Gold

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum | Sydney, NS

The Lost Gold from HMS Edinburgh - the 20th Century's' Greatest Treasure Hunt.
About this Event

This is a fascinating and hair-raising story about the search and recovery of more than five tons of Russian gold bullion, which sank in the bomb hold of HMS Edinburgh in 244m of ice-cold sea off Murmansk in 1942.

Hear what happened to HMS Edinburgh and about the ground breaking 1981 salvage that when bad weather finally forced the cessation of the diving operation, 431 of 465 ingots had been recovered. At the time the haul was worth in excess of £40,000,000 (in 2020 worth around £160,000,000). This bullion recovery project created a world record in deep diving which stands to this day. A further 29 bars were brought up in 1986 bringing the total to 460.

Presented by Gillian Lewis from the Museums Speakers Group.

Tickets: $10 / Free for Museum Members- Enter your promo code at checkout.



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Where is it happening?

The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia
Tickets

AUD 10.00

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