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Colombia discovers 2 new shipwrecks near legendary San Jose galleon

Colombia's navy, using new high-tech equipment, was finally able to descend 600 meters to the bottom of the Caribbean Sea to prove that the Spanish San Jose galleon was in good condition but also discovered some surprises.

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The San Jose galleon was sunk by the British off Colombia's Caribbean port of Cartagena in June 1708 while transporting gold, silver, emeralds and jewels. With the vessel, 400 military personnel and around 160 civilians also sank. The shipwreck occurred during the Battle of Baru by the flagship of the British fleet, the Expedition.