HMS Lutine wreck

Netherlands / Noord-Holland / Texel /
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This is the point where 9 October 1799 the famous HMS Lutine frigate sank with a huge treasure of gold and silver bars. 200 passengers died. Part of the treasure was recovered like the famous bell that is now in the Lloyds' headquarters. Is notorius that a great part of the bullion was never recovered and probably is still under the sand in the area. It is possible to see part of the objects in the Terschelling museum.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Lutine_(1785)
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Coordinates:   53°21'1"N   5°3'34"E
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