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Copyright © 1985 The New York Times Company

The New York Times

Abstract: August 27, 1985, Tuesday

SECTION: Section 1; Page 1, Column 2

LENGTH: 57 words

BYLINE: BY TOM MCNIFF

ABSTRACT:

Canadian oil support vessel is scheduled to sail from Fairhaven, Mass, to perform underwater survey of 1909 White Star liner SS Republic wreck alleged to carry five tons of gold worth $400 million to $500 million; wreck sank hours after Jan 23, 1909, collision with Italian liner, Florida, some 50 miles south southeast of Nantucket.