How a diamond rush led to an ancient, underwater secret

Loaded with thousands of mint condition, pure gold coins from Spain and Portugal, historians are able to date the ship to between 1525 and 1538, whilst the cargo matches that on The Bom Jesus, as detailed in a rare sixteenth century book "Memorias Das Armadas", which lists the vessel as lo...

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Published inCNN Wire Service
Main Authors Hancock, Colin, Page, Tom
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Atlanta CNN Newsource Sales, Inc 09.05.2016
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Gold
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Summary:Loaded with thousands of mint condition, pure gold coins from Spain and Portugal, historians are able to date the ship to between 1525 and 1538, whilst the cargo matches that on The Bom Jesus, as detailed in a rare sixteenth century book "Memorias Das Armadas", which lists the vessel as lost.