Considered the world’s richest shipwreck, the San Jose was found off the coast of Colombia in 2015. New research into the gold coins now scattered on the ocean floor offered insights into the ...

The San José was sunk by British forces on June 8, 1708. In June 1708, the San José and a fleet of 17 other vessels departed the capital of Colombia for Europe laden with gold, silver, and uncut gems.

Off Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the discovery of the Spanish galleon San José in 2015 reignited the global debate over ...

Researchers have confirmed the discovery of the San José, a Spanish galleon, off the coast of Colombia. Known as the "world's richest shipwreck," the vessel sank in 1708 during a battle with British ...

Diver treasure hunters uncovered a sunken treasure off the Florida coast, part of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A decade ago, the Colombian government announced the discovery of what was presumed to be the wreckage of ...

An underwater mission to investigate a 300-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Colombia has revealed new photos of gold coins. The San José Galleon was sunk in 1708 by a British warship, bringing down ...

The team discovered more than 1,000 precious pieces of currency believed to have originated from Spanish colonies in ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. A decade ago, the Colombian government announced the discovery of what was ...