Colombia Launches Expedition to Recover Treasures from Sunken Galleon San Jose

The Colombian government has announced a deep-water expedition to explore and recover items from the 300-year-old shipwreck, believed to contain billions in treasure.

Colombia's government plans to use an underwater robot to extract items of 'incalculable value' from the San Jose galleon, sunk in 1708.
The expedition, costing over $4.5 million, aims to study the ship's cargo and the life of its 600 crew members.
Legal and diplomatic disputes have surrounded the shipwreck, with Colombia, Spain, and a U.S.-based salvage company all staking claims.
The ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds, and other precious cargo from Spanish-controlled colonies.
The operation seeks to preserve the shipwreck as a patrimonial treasure, emphasizing its historical value over monetary worth.

South China Morning Post