Colombia Launches Expedition to Explore Treasure-Laden San José Shipwreck

Colombia has begun exploring the San José galleon, an 18th-century Spanish shipwreck carrying an estimated £16bn ($20bn) in treasure, sunk by the British Royal Navy in 1708. The site has been declared a protected archaeological area, and the initial phase involves using remote sensors and underwater robots to study the wreck. The project aims to preserve the site due to its significant scientific and heritage value, amid ongoing legal disputes over ownership of the treasure.