Colombian researchers have raised a cannon, three gold coins and a porcelain cup from the San José, a 1708 Spanish galleon long dubbed the "holy grail" of shipwrecks. The recovery is part of a government-led scientific project studying the wreck, believed to lie about 600 metres deep, with the exact location kept secret. International legal disputes continue—an American salvage firm seeks compensation and Spain claims ownership—while Colombia emphasizes research, conservation and analysis of sediment and artifacts.
‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks: Colombian Team Recovers Cannon, Gold Coins and Porcelain from the San José
03:38 AM, 11/25/2025
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