The San Jose galleon was believed to be holding gold, silver, gemstones and other treasure worth billions of dollars when it was sunk in 1708.

The shipwreck held a treasure trove of items dating back to 14th century B.C. The precious cargo contained items from nine to ...

Dubbed the "holy grail" of shipwrecks, the 316-year-old wreck has been controversial since it was discovered in 2015, because it is both an archaeological and economic treasure -- estimated to be ...

These historic wrecks offer more than just gold and jewels. From the coast of Namibia to the South China Sea, these ships held riches hidden from time. When the Spanish naval galleon San José ...

The ‘Holy Grail of shipwrecks’ is set to be recovered from the bottom of the ocean - along with its treasures which are believed to be worth up to $20bn in today’s money.

A group of Florida-based treasure hunters recently recovered hundreds of coins from a fleet of 300-year-old shipwrecks off the Atlantic coast this week. One of the divers called the find late last ...

While shipwrecks are well-recognized as cultural icons, they are also ecological treasures because they create homes for underwater life. Across the globe, shipwrecks provide ideal "experimental ...

New details have emerged about the San Jose, a Spanish galleon sunk by British ships 300 years ago. The vessel was said to be transporting gold, silver and precious gems collected in the South ...

The ‘Holy Grail of shipwrecks’ is set to be recovered from the bottom of the ocean - along with its treasures which are believed to be worth up to $20bn in today’s money.