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Who owns the San José shipwreck?
Colombia announced the discovery of the wreckage in 2015 - but it is subject to longstanding legal disputes over who owns the contents of the ship. US salvage company, Sea Search Armada, is one of the parties laying claim to it, as Spain has previously.
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Has the San José shipwreck been found?
San José shipwreck discovery
Colombia located the galleon, which is a type of Spanish sailing ship, in 2015 but its discovery has since been mired in legal and diplomatic disputes. The shipwreck's exact location has remained a state secret.
Is the San José shipwreck worth billions?
The treasure is reportedly believed to be worth as much as $20 billion. Colombia's minister of culture previously said that the expedition's mission is to "claim the heritage elements for which the remains of the galleon should be valued." "History is the treasure," minister Juan David Correa added.
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Why did San José sink?
Explosion Sends Treasure to Sea Bottom
The San José then came under fire from the largest of the British ships, the Expedition; after an hour of engagement, the Expedition was closing in and preparing to board when an explosion suddenly ripped through the Spanish vessel.
Apr 19, 2024
San José was a 64-gun, three-masted galleon of the Spanish Armada de la Guardia de la Carrera de las Indias. It was launched in 1698 and sank in battle off ...
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Apr 19, 2024 · The San José was a 64-gun, three-masted, three-decked galleon, about 128 feet in length and 40 feet across the beam, built and launched in San ...
4 days ago · The San José galleon was sunk by the British in 1708. The title of the project translates as “towards the heart of the San José galleon”.
Feb 23, 2024 · The San Jose galleon was owned by the Spanish crown when it was sunk by the British navy near Cartagena in 1708. Only a handful of its 600- ...
7 days ago · The 62-gun, three-masted ship – the flagship and largest galleon of a Spanish fleet – was believed to have been carrying gold, silver, emeralds ...
Mar 18, 2024 · The San José, sunk in 1708, has been at the center of a dispute over who has rights to the wreck, including $17bn in booty.
A Treasure May Be Off the Coast of Colombia, but Who Can Claim It?
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Mar 25, 2024 · The San José galleon was destroyed in 1708, sinking with goods now worth billions. Colombia's government is planning a recovery, ...
Mar 14, 2024 · The boat was sunk while still laden with treasure including 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo.
3 days ago · The shipwreck is believed to contain 11 million gold and silver coins, along with emeralds and other valuable cargo. The San José was carrying ...