The Fiji Times » Back in History: Boat linked to treasure
The Fiji Times The crew of the yacht Aquila. Picture: FT FILE The Tongan treasure boat, Aquila, arrived in Fiji on January 4 1970 to rendezvous with its owner Colin Prast. The Aquila was believed to be the boat from which Mr Prast and two other New Zealanders, Mr B.J Curtis and Mr R.H. Rossiter found treasure of the English privateer Port-au-Prince. Port-au-Prince sank in Tongan waters in 1806 with about 30 tonnes of bullion, and gold and silver ornaments on board. It was reported the New Zealander hid the treasure before trying to negotiate with the Tongan government for a share.
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