A Researcher Found The Location Of A Ship Carrying 22 Tons Of Gold And Silver

An Untold Story Of Spain's Legendary Shipwreck

For centuries, the Atlantic waters were homes to fleets lost to storms and battles. Among them lies the Nossa Senhora do Rosario and the race to protect it has never been more urgent.

Discovery Of A Sunken Ship

The waters off the coast of Portugal have long been known as a graveyard for historic vessels, but a recent discovery has reignited global interest in maritime archaeology. Underwater researcher Alexandre Monteiro has pinpointed the location of a sunken treasure ship that carried an immense fortune in gold and silver. 

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Part Of A Spanish Treasure

Lost centuries ago, the vessel is believed to have been part of Spain's vast colonial trade network, which transported riches from the Americas back to Europe. Monteiro's findings suggest that dozens of similar ships laden with treasure still lie undisturbed beneath Portuguese and Spanish waters. 

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A Graveyard Of Shipwrecks 

Portugal's coastline has earned a reputation as one of the world's most significant maritime graveyards, with about 250 shipwrecks resting beneath its territorial waters. Many of these vessels date back to the Age of Exploration, a period when Portugal and Spain dominated global trade and exploration. 

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Holding Unbelievable Wealth

According to Euronews, maritime historians believe that these shipwrecks hold a vast wealth of historical and financial significance. While some have been explored, many remain untouched and fuel speculation about the fortunes still waiting to be uncovered. 

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