The San José, once a marvel of nautical architecture, sank in 1708 off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia, during an ambush by the British, carrying a potentially valuable cargo.
Estimated at over $20 billion, The Colombian government, citing national security, keeps the ship's location confidential. President Gustavo Petro aims to expedite a plan to retrieve the ship's contents, sparking a complex conflict involving treasure hunters, historians, and the government.
Petro envisions a public-private partnership to bring part of the vessel to land by 2026, emphasizing the ship's cultural significance over its monetary value. https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1789046059420860416/vid/avc1/978x602/4bo4LsTmWH6nSbME.mp4?tag=14