Her army Colombia released on Tuesday (7/6) anecdotal images of the legendary galleon San Jose, one of the largest ships of the Spanish armada, which sank three centuries ago, along with the untouchable treasure which carried, off the coast of the country.
The Navy managed to reach a depth of 950 meters and observe the wreck up close, thanks mainly to a remote-controlled submarine. From this operation, under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, “it was verified that the galley San Jose has not undergone any intervention due to human action”, according to the official announcement.
The pictures show the ship’s cannons, porcelain utensils, ceramics, glass bottles, but also objects that appear to be made of gold.. A part of the bow is covered with algae and shells while the wooden frame of the hull is preserved.
“Thanks to the technological equipment and the work of the Colombian Navy, we have been able to see images of San Jose with unprecedented precision, keeping intact and protecting this heritage of humanity in the face of a later ascent,” said President Ivan.
According to Colombian authorities, two other shipwrecks were found nearby during the operation. It is a gallon of the colonial period and an 18th century schooner. Another 13 zones off the city of Cartagena where wrecks are likely to be investigated remain to be investigated.
San Jose, sunk by the British fleet on June 7, 1708, contains, according to experts, at least 200 tons of gold, silver and emeralds. In late 2015, as treasure hunters spent decades searching for the wreck, then-Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced that the exact location of the shipwreck had been identified, thanks in large part to its unique cannons decorated with embossed dolphins. Santos presented the wreck as “The most precious treasure ever found in the history of mankind” and proposed to finance the hoisting with a portion of the load.
But his successor, Ivan Duque, has rejected private involvement in rescuing the treasure he wants to keep for Colombia. Authorities have also announced plans to fund a future “museum of shipwrecks” with him.
Spain and Bolivians continue to claim San Jose’s cargo, which carries the treasure of the Regent of Peru. But Colombia insists that what is left of the ship and the valuable cargo is its own property.
Source: News Beast
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