The gold coins and ingots reflect the Spanish Empire’s vast trade network ... near the Portuguese coast in the early 1600s, the galleon sank, taking its crew and cargo to a watery grave.

For nearly a decade, Brent Brisben believed a treasure hunting family he hired to salvage the famous 1715 Fleet shipwrecks ...

The divers were searching for a part of the 17th century Spanish galleon that has not yet ... includes forty tons of silver and gold”, mostly in coins denominated as gold “eight pieces ...

A Spanish ship that ... treasure including gold, silver, and emeralds worth up to $20bn, the Colombian government said, unveiling plans to explore the legendary galleon. Colombia said it is ...

Treasure: A horde of gold coins and jewels is thought to have been found {Photo Courtesy} A Spanish galleon laden with gold and jewels is thought to have been found at the bottom of the ocean.

Colombia Sued by US Treasure Hunters for Share of San José Shipwreck, Potentially the Largest Maritime Treasure in History.

A drawn-out international case of finders keepers is drawing to a close, and the stakes have never been higher.

The dispute involves 500 million US dollars in gold and silver coins rescued from a Spanish galleon off the coast of Portugal. Bolivia has also approached the Spanish government on the issue.

For nearly a decade, Brent Brisben believed a treasure hunting family he hired to salvage the famous 1715 Fleet shipwrecks had been wildly successful by finding 51 Spanish gold coins, including a ...