Posted on Sep 30, 2022
$17 billion shipwreck near Colombia is remarkably preserved, new photos reveal
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New images of one of the world's most valuable shipwrecks show its remarkable preservation on the seafloor off the coast of Colombia — while the search has revealed two more historic shipwrecks in the same area.
The latest photographs and video of the wreck of the San José treasure galleon were released by the Colombian navy on June 6.
The ship was loaded with an estimated $17 billion worth of gold, silver and jewels when it sank in 1708, and its wreck was only discovered in 2015. The navy used a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) to examine the wreck; its precise location is being kept a secret to deter treasure hunters.
The latest photographs and video of the wreck of the San José treasure galleon were released by the Colombian navy on June 6.
The ship was loaded with an estimated $17 billion worth of gold, silver and jewels when it sank in 1708, and its wreck was only discovered in 2015. The navy used a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) to examine the wreck; its precise location is being kept a secret to deter treasure hunters.
$17 billion shipwreck near Colombia is remarkably preserved, new photos reveal
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Great historical share Lt Col Charlie Brown , that ought to give the Colombian government a few pesos to stick into their pockets ma'am.
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This is the stuff I dreamed of as a kid and why I became one of the youngest certified SCUBA divers back in the early 60s. Thanks for sharing.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi I was so happy with that outcome, although had to be muted happiness for obvious reasons. They still haven't called where but Minneapolis is the alternate site for Sundays game although I can see no reason it can't be played here.
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