Summary: Sidewheel steamer’s sinking was a major maritime disaster for Oregon; treasure hunters found the gold-laden wreck in 1993, touching off a big, undignified catfight with the state of California over salvage rights. (Offshore, Curry County; 1860s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1101b-shipwreck-of-brother-jonathan-ground-zero-in-fight-over-treasure.html)
