Answer · San José galleon
The flagship carried the bulk of the fleet's treasure, on the order of 11 million pesos in coin plus gold,…
The flagship carried the bulk of the fleet's treasure, on the order of 11 million pesos in coin plus gold, emeralds and goods.
Where it stands
Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: two pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- The fleet registers show most of the silver and gold loaded in the capitana.
- The site contains dense coin and bullion deposits across the debris field.
What would rule it out
- Registers show the treasure split across the San Joaquín and merchantmen, with the capitana carrying a minority.
Evidence 2 for · 1 against
The questions it answers
Most likelyThe treasure was divided among the warships and merchantmen; the San José carried a large but not dominant…
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The flagship carried the bulk of the fleet's treasure, on the order of 11 million pesos in coin plus gold,… [Answer ANS0D4VYDMG0XYP]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D4VYDMG0XYP
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