‘Holy Grail’ of shipwrecks to be raised from the ocean floor along with its €19bn treasure
Teacups are seen in photos taken of the wreck last year.
The “Holy Grail of shipwrecks” is set to be recovered from the bottom of the ocean – along with its treasures, which are believed to be worth up to €19bn in today’s money.
The Colombian government said the San Jose, which was sunk by the Royal Navy in 1708 off the port of Cartagena, would be recovered as a matter of urgency.
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