Plan to recover "holy grail" of shipwrecks holding billions of dollars in treasure is approved over 3 centuries after ship sank
Colombia discovers Spanish galleon San Jose filled with treasures, sparking legal disputes and plans for a secret recovery operation.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Colombia has located the Spanish galleon San Jose, a renowned shipwreck filled with treasures, deemed the holy grail by treasure hunters. The 316-year-old wreck, laden with gold, silver, and emeralds, is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. The Colombian government has approved a plan to recover the wreck, investing over $1 million in the process. An underwater robot will be used to extract items without damaging the wreck, with the operation kept secret to deter unauthorized treasure hunters. The San Jose sank in 1708 after a battle with the British navy and had treasures belonging to the Spanish crown. The discovery has sparked a legal dispute with a US salvage company, claiming they found it decades ago.