The house was torn down in 1931 by an apartment developer, after a last-minute salvage attempt.
Numerous salvage attempts failed, and eventually the boat was completely covered by water.
Yes, that's what I'll have to do if the salvage attempt fails.
The salvage attempt was not to involve removing any of the fuel or oil off the vessel.
The amount the salvor receives is limited to cover the costs of the salvage attempt and 15% above it.
Whether such a salvage attempt is essential, and worth the high cost, is being debated.
Eight salvage attempts over the next few years failed.
Reports concerning the substantial value of the ship's cargo led to many early salvage attempts and also several lawsuits.
He located the hull but was not able to proceed with an actual salvage attempt.
Over the next 25 years at least a dozen separate salvage attempts were made on the Islander.