Spanish galleon San José - Wikipedia
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 [ 1 ] and sank in battle off Barú Island , just south of Cartagena, Colombia , in 1708, while laden with gold, silver and emeralds worth about US$17 billion as of 2023.
The Treasure of the San José: Death at Sea in the War of the …
Sep 1, 2011 · Sunk by the British in 1708, the Spanish galleon San José was said to hold the richest cargo ever lost at sea. European conquests foundered, family fortunes were lost and history was changed in many ways. Still unfound today the San Jose has become "Black Pearl" of real history and the stuff of dreams and legends.
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The Treasure of the San José | Hopkins Press
Sep 1, 2011 · Original, comprehensive, and compelling, The Treasure of the San José separates popular myth from history and sheds light on the human lives associated with a "treasure" ship.
In 1708, the Spanish Galleon San José Sank—And So Did Its Treasure
Jul 27, 2023 · The San José was part of a fleet of 18 ships, most of which were merchant vessels. Of the three galleons, all were loaded with treasure from South America, bound for the coffers of King Philip, to help with the Franco-Spanish war effort, which the British forces opposed.
The San José Shipwreck and its Coveted Treasures - amazon.com
May 23, 2024 · Embark on a thrilling journey beneath the waves to uncover the secrets of one of history's most elusive treasures - the San José. In this gripping narrative, we delve into the heart of the Caribbean, where the Spanish galleon lies silent, laden with gold, silver, and emeralds, lost to the depths for over three centuries.
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The fierce battle over the 'Holy Grail' of shipwrecks - BBC
Oct 2, 2024 · A Spanish galleon, the San José, was sunk by the British off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago. It had a cargo of gold, silver and emeralds worth billions of dollars. But years after...
How the San José Became the ‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks
Apr 19, 2024 · How the San José Became the ‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks. A fierce 1708 battle caused the Spanish galleon to sink—along with its $20 billion worth of gold, silver and emeralds. By: Kieran ...
Inside the ‘holy grail’ shipwreck being pulled up from the ocean
Mar 4, 2024 · The Colombian government said the San Jose, which was sunk by the British navy in 1708 off the port of Cartagena, will be brought above water before president Gustavo Petro ends his term of...
$17 billion shipwreck near Colombia is remarkably ... - Live Science
Nov 4, 2022 · The new images show that the wooden hull of the San José is covered in marine growth — ocean species that colonize substrate and shipwrecks — but is still remarkably intact after more than ...
The Global Battle for the San José—The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks
Jul 14, 2021 · For years, the San José was called the “holy grail of shipwrecks,” believed to contain plundered items—primarily gold, silver, and emeralds—worth an estimated $17-22 billion.