![]() "We have already found two additional vessels: one vessel that is from the colonial period and another that, from the point of view of preliminary analysis, corresponds to the Republican period of our history," Newsweek quoted Colombian President Ivan Duque's statement.ĭuque also said that the Colombian Navy is investigating the possible locations of approximately 12 other vessels in the area.Įxplaining more, Duque said they have now the equipment which can reach the depths and have the best images while protecting the integrity of the treasure until can be recovered from the seafloor. The San Jose shipwreck has been called a holy grail of shipwrecks as it was carrying one of the greatest quantities of valuables ever lost at sea. The Colombian authorities have confirmed that the two vessels appear to be a colonial boat and a schooner belonging to the same period when Colombia declared its independence from Spain in 1810, added the report.ĪLSO READ: Columbia finds treasure galleon San Jose, ending 300-year mysteryĬolombian President Ivan Duque had made the announcement of the dual find and said that the two vessels were found near the wreck of the San José, which was sunk off the port city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia, in the 18th century by the British. Images captured by a remote-controlled vehicle show how the vessel appears to be sitting on the seafloor, having not been swallowed up by the sand yet.Ī closer look near the cannons shows handfuls of gold coins lying on the sand, while another image shows a large number of artifacts including teacups and other artifacts lying on the seafloor, waiting to be investigated. Apart from this, other artifacts, including various clay pots, can also be seen strewn on the sand.Īlso, the bow of one of the vessels appears to be remarkably well-preserved, despite marine life's attempt to take over. The Colombian government recently obtained footage that shows high-tech equipment being lowered to the seafloor, where a cannon can be seen on the seabed.
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