The SS Republic is renowned for its treasure of rare coins, but it also carried a wealth of everyday items. Pepper sauce was an absolute necessity at this time—it helped ...

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The SS Republic is renowned for its treasure of rare coins, but it also carried a wealth of everyday items. Pepper sauce was an absolute necessity at this time—it helped hide the taste of spoiled meat. A few of these bottles were found in the wreck of the SS Republic, unbroken after almost 140 years on the ocean floor. Each bottle is a unique piece of art in itself and a timeline to history.