The Minister of Defense, Diego Molano, indicated this Monday that regarding the campaigns carried out by the Colombian National Navy, They have been a success in the conservation and care of the San José Galleon, in addition to reporting new discoveries near it.
“With total certainty we can say that this government, together with the National Navyreceived the San José Galleon, has protected it throughout these four years, and will deliver it to the next government intact”said the minister.
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In addition, he indicated that “Capacities have been built by our National Navy in order to guarantee that this asset remains indivisibleand a heritage of humanity that we are going to protect”.
On the other hand, he pointed out that in the last year, the Navy has built capabilities through radar, sonars, and a research vehicle, “which obtained the most precise images that can be had of this galleon.”
New Finds in the Deep
Minister Molano indicated that thanks to these technologies, Images of two new finds from this non-intrusive expedition were also made available
“These capabilities that our Navy built, serve to continue to exercise sovereignty over our territory, in our oceans, and protect these assets of cultural interest in Colombia. This deployment will continue over the next few years in order to protect that area of interest. culture,” said the minister.
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We have protected the San José Galleon and today we announce the growth of capacities to guarantee security and protection of the Nation’s cultural heritage through @armadacolombia.
Colombians have a
stronger army #ProtectTheBlueFlag pic.twitter.com/ZrUUWZJmwo– Diego Molano Aponte (@Diego_Molano) June 6, 2022
Among the findings in the depths where the San José Galleon rests, the National Navy found gold ingots, crockery from the time, cannons and coins. Also, Among the new discoveries they found two new boats that correspond to the colonial and republican era.
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