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Sara Odeen-Isbister

Treasure trove of jewels and gold from 17th century shipwreck found in Bahamas

A fascinating treasure trove of jewels, medallions and historic artifacts that went down with a ship in the Bahamas in the 17th century has been uncovered.

Thousands of valuable pieces once onboard the ill-fated Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas (Our Lady of Wonders) have been discovered by a team exploring the wreck.

The Spanish galleon, a 891-ton vessel, sank on January 4, 1656 after initially colliding with its fleet vessel, before hitting a reef 30 minutes later.

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