Colombia Begins Exploring Galleon San José, ‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks

BBC reports that after decades of legal wrangling, the Colombian government has started exploring the wreck of the 18th-century Spanish galleon San José, dubbed the “holy grail of shipwrecks.” The South American nation has also declared a protected archaeological area around … Continue reading

San Jose, “Holy Grail of Shipwrecks” — the Legal Battles are Just Beginning

Battles at sea usually last a few hours. Battles in court can last far, far longer.  In the Battle of Santa Maria on October 5, 1804, when a British squadron attacked a Spanish treasure fleet, the ship Nuestra Señora de … Continue reading

Colombia Announces Finding Galleon San José, the “Holy Grail of Ship Wrecks”

Today, Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos announced that it has found the wreck of the galleon San José, what some have called the “holy grail of shipwrecks.”  He announced the discovery on Twitter.  In June of 1708, during the War of … Continue reading