#18: The San José Galleon May Hold the World’s Most Valuable Shipwreck Treasure
The Spanish galleon San José sank in 1708 during a battle with British warships near present-day Colombia. It was carrying gold, silver, emeralds, and other riches from Spain’s American colonies. Discovered in 2015, its cargo has been valued at billions of dollars, while ownership remains the subject of international legal disputes.
