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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Bill Bowkett

'Holy Grail of shipwrecks': Discovery of 18th century Spanish galleon sparks £16 billion legal fight

Researchers have confirmed the existence of a 300-year-old Spanish galleon dubbed the “Holy Grail of shipwrecks”, sparking a multi-billion-pound legal battle over its ownership.

The San José — which is laden with gold, silver and emeralds — is estimated to be worth around £16 billion.

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