Colombia approves plan to recover 1708 San Jose galleon shipwreck, worth billions in gold, silver, and emeralds.

Colombia approves plan to recover San Jose galleon shipwreck from 1708, believed to be carrying billions of dollars in gold, silver, and emeralds. The San Jose is considered the "holy grail" of shipwrecks and is both an economic treasure and an archaeological site. The Colombian government will invest over $1 million in the recovery process, which is expected to start in April.

March 20, 2024
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