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The lovely attached medallion features crossed New Zealand and Australian flags with the ship name in flowing banner underneath. Stamped on back is the name Sydney silversmiths Angus \u0026amp; Coote. The company still operated today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NIAGARA was a mainstay on the Down Under to Canada route from 1913 until 1940 when mines laid by the Germany raider ORION sent her to the bottom along with ten tons of gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovery operations began soon after the NIAGARA sank.  A local salvage company was hired, and after months of searching (and accidentally setting off more mines), the wreck was located in 360 feet of water.  Using only rudimentary tools and a simple diving chamber, the salvagers blew opened the NIAGARA'S hull and recovered most of the gold.  At the time it was one of the deepest underwater recovery missions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}