The S.S. Central America sank on September 12th, 1857. On the ship was Swansea's James Birch. Out of 578 people on board, 425 crewman and passengers perished. Only 153 survived. Also on the ship was 30,000 lbs of gold.
from the Herald News, September 17, 1989 (click to enlarge)
from The Spectator, July 5, 1973 (click to enlarge)