The Creepiest Shipwreck In History? | 499 Coffins Go Down With Ship

Discover the story of the steamship SS Ventnor, which, in 1902, sank off Hokianga, North Island, with the remains of 499 Chinese gold miners on board. You can find more from us on:

48 min - Oceans - Timeline - World History Documentaries

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