- The historic treasures of the U.S.S. Central America were displayed for the first time to the public
- A pair of canvas sailcloth pants that may have been made by Levi Strauss were discovered in the wreckage
- Strauss had a gold shipment on the boat when it went down, with one brick worth $1 million.
- Vintage bottles, keys, clothing, and firearm accoutrements could be seen during the exhibit