Colombia initiates underwater exploration of 300-year-old Spanish shipwreck San José, believed to contain billions in artifacts.

Colombia launches initial phase of underwater expedition to explore 300-year-old Spanish shipwreck, San José, believed to contain billions of dollars worth of artifacts. Discovered in 2015 near Cartegena, the ship is often called the "holy grail of shipwrecks" and was believed to carry gold, silver, emeralds, and other valuable goods. The first stage of the expedition will focus on photographing the ship with non-intrusive remote sensors.

May 23, 2024
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