The boat is located 600 meters in the depths of the Colombian Caribbean and guards a million-dollar loot.
The San José galleon. Photo: X
In 1708, the Spanish galleon “San José” sank off the coast of Cartagena with a unique haul of gold, silver and jewels. To extract these surprising treasures, which have been submerged for three centuries, it was planned a risky mission.
TO 600 meters from the surface of the Colombian sea The remains of a valuable vessel rest that has the international archaeological community in suspense. The operation led by the Ministry of Culture, ICANH, the Navy and the National Maritime Directorate will rescue the merchandise in parts of the ship from the time of the American viceroyalties.
The San José galleon. Photo: X
In this first stage, the mission will cost 4.5 million dollars and it is planned to recover some superficial pieces to study the state of the ship sunk in the depths of Colombia.
For this incredible expedition, the government deployed luxurious underwater exploration equipment that includes a novel robot of Swedish design and assembled in Great Britain. This discovery It is key to the historical reconstruction ofand the time. In addition to being an archaeological and historical landmark.
The San José galleon. Photo: X
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An international conflict over the “San José”
Although Colombia is already preparing to dive in, recover the ancient Spanish treasures, your plan could be thwarted due to a historic struggle between nations over the maritime area where the ship is located.
The San José galleon. Photo: X
Different governments of the world claim the treasures hidden in the Spanish galleon “San José”:
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration of The Hague.
- Sea Search Armada claims to have found the wreck before Colombia.
- Spain stated that “it will not give up the galleon.”
- The Bolivian indigenous community Qhara Qhara claims part of the shipment, because the treasures would be the product of the exploitation of Potosí.
