Goldfinder: The True Story of $100 Million In Lost Russian Gold -- and One Man's Lifelong Quest to Recover It

by Keith Jessop, Neil Jessop

The True Story of $100 Million in Lost Russian Gold -and One Man's Lifelong Quest to Recover It
Keith Jessop and Neil Hanson

"Outstanding, inspiring, and beautifully told. No true tale of the sea makes better reading."-Clive Cussler

Here is the true tale of a small-time salvage diver, the crushing depths of the sea, and the richest prize ever found-$100 million in pure gold. Follow salvage diver Keith Jessop as he battles nature, governments, traitors, salvage monopolies, and, of course, lawyers to claim the grand prize of wrecks-the HMS Edinburgh. Filled with ten tons of Russian gold, the ship had been sought by many, but never found. Through unyielding determination, extraordinary physical prowess, and keen intelligence, Keith Jessop risks all to reach his final destination, and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Adventure

456 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1997

Reviews

[PAUL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bloody brilliant.

[Julian Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This true story has all the hallmarks of a best-selling fiction thriller, at the heart of which is treasure – the largest amount of gold bullion on a shipwreck, the HMS Edinburgh.

The book chronicles Keith Jessop’s life, setting up a salvage business and raising his haul having found the elusive cargo. Along the way he battles with governments, red tape, several legal systems, business cartels, Mother Nature and treachery.

This is a well written account of one man’s dream and how to win against the odds. A great story, brilliantly told.

I loved every minute of it.

[Joss Wellings · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating insight into the world of Maritime Salvage, Jessop describes his rise from an impoverished Yorkshire family to a highly experienced Marine Salvage expert, responsible for the discovery of the largest gold recovery operation from the ocean floor to date. A must read for anyone interested in the history of Scuba Diving, shipwrecks, lost treasure, or maritime salvage.

[Alex Canna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was expecting an epic tale of one man's battle against extreme adversity: the depths, the currents, the authorities and the unscrupulous competitors. And I knew that, however bad things looked, he would prevail. And then I got to the shock ending. Oh my god.

[Jaanus Tramberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

if you are diver, then this book is for you

[Oletta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating, with more evidence that no good deed goes unpunished.