Artiglio's Gold Is Put Under Arrest

The Italian salvage ship Artilio II arrived in Plymouth with gold from the wreck of the liner Egypt, which sank in 1922. Upon arrival, a legal dispute arose as a French tug owner claimed he first located the wreck. The salvage operation involved a specially designed diving bell and Italian divers wearing special suits. The crew crafted boxes for the gold, which took three years to recover.

What was the value of the gold brought to Plymouth by the Artilio II?

• 100,000 pounds

• 200,000 pounds

• 180,000 pounds

• 150,000 pounds

Who claimed to have first located the wreck of the liner Egypt?

• A French tug owner

• A Spanish fisherman

• A British sailor

• An Italian diver

What special equipment is used by the divers during the salvage operation?

• A helicopter

• A crane

• A submarine

• A diving bell

What material is used by the crew to make boxes for the bullion?

• Planks from the hull

• Cardboard boxes

• Metal sheets

• Plastic containers

How much is each gold ingot worth?

• 4,000 pounds

• 3,000 pounds

• 2,000 pounds

• 1,000 pounds