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The fight for a legendary shipwreck's treasure

Feb 7, 2025 · 23m
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  • Spanish galleon San Jose sank in 1708 with cargo worth billions in gold, silver, silk, and porcelain, located underwater in 2015
  • Four different groups claim ownership of the wreck, raising questions about maritime salvage rights and international law
  • Competing claims reveal complexities of ocean governance and ongoing colonial legacy disputes over valuable historical artifacts

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