Inside The Sinking Of The Spanish Galleon San José — And Why It’s Considered The ‘Holy Grail’ Of Shipwrecks
Said to hold a cargo of gold, silver, and jewels worth up to $20 billion today, the San José shipwreck has sparked legends and controversy ever since the vessel sank in 1708.
By Austin Harvey
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Nov 25, 2025
Inside The Sinking Of The Spanish Galleon San José — And Why It’s Considered The ‘Holy Grail’ Of Shipwrecks
Said to hold a cargo of gold, silver, and jewels worth up to $20 billion today, the San José shipwreck has sparked legends and controversy ever since the vessel sank in 1708.
By Austin Harvey
•
November 25, 2025