The Spanish galleon sank in 1708 and was discovered in 2015, but its true identity remained unconfirmed—until now.

Researchers used robotic diving vehicles to study gold coins on the seafloor by the wreck of the Spanish galleon San José.

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"The Tierra Firme Fleet, commanded by the San José Galleon, held the exclusive monopoly on transporting royal treasures between South America and the Iberian Peninsula," states lead researcher on ...

Colombia's government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of "incalculable value" from the wreck of the legendary San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold ...

A remarkable maritime discovery off the coast of Yucatan, Mexico has unveiled a Spanish galleon carrying the largest cargo of gold ever found in history. This incredible find sheds light on the ...

A remarkable maritime discovery off the coast of Yucatan, Mexico has unveiled a Spanish galleon carrying the largest cargo of gold ever found in history. This incredible find sheds light on the ...

The galleon was laden with up to 200 tons (180 metric tons) of gold, silver and uncut gemstones when it sank, and the treasure's modern value may be as high as $17 billion, Live Science previously ...