Was there gold at the bottom of the Twin Towers?

NEW YORK – Some 13 tons of gold worth an estimated $110 million and 30.2 million ounces of silver valued at $121 million are buried under the rubble at the World Trade Center, The New York Times reported yesterday.

Where is the gold from the Twin Towers?

4 World Trade Center
The precious metals are in a Bank of Nova Scotia vault at 4 World Trade Center. NEW YORK — Workers at Ground Zero have unearthed a buried treasure of gold, hidden for weeks under the ruins of the World Trade Center.

How deep was the foundation of the twin towers?

70′
The foundation of the Twin Towers rested directly on the rock at a depth of more than 70′ below the ground surface. A slurry wall (or diaphragm wall), 3′ thick and about 80′ deep, was constructed to support the soils surrounding the basements.

How much steel from the twin towers was used in the USS New York?

7.5 short tons (6.8 t) of the steel used in the ship’s construction came from the rubble of the World Trade Center; this represents less than one thousandth of the total weight of the ship. The steel was melted down at Amite Foundry and Machine in Amite, Louisiana, to cast the ship’s bow section.

Where is the USS New York now?

Naval Station Norfolk
Since being commissioned into the US Navy fleet, the USS New York has participated in missions around the world, supporting counter-terrorism efforts and disaster relief. It is currently stationed at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, close to Allied Command Transformation, one of NATO’s two strategic commands.

How much did 911 cost the US?

The September 11 attacks in 2001 were followed by initial shocks causing global stock markets to drop sharply. The attacks themselves resulted in approximately $40 billion in insurance losses, making it one of the largest insured events ever.

How many survivors were found in the rubble?

twenty survivors
In total, twenty survivors were pulled out of the rubble. The final survivor, Port Authority secretary Genelle Guzman-McMillan, was rescued 27 hours after the collapse of the North Tower.