# The treasure was divided among the warships and merchantmen; the San José carried a large but not dominant…

> Most likely: The treasure was divided among the warships and merchantmen; the San José carried a large but not dominant share, with much bulk cargo.

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# The treasure was divided among the warships and merchantmen; the San José carried a large but not dominant…

The treasure was divided among the warships and merchantmen; the San José carried a large but not dominant share, with much bulk cargo.

**Most likely** Answers **1** questionDeduced0

## Where it stands

**Most likely** Its tests partly supported it: two pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

## What it predicts

- Registers show silver in the San Joaquín (which reached Cartagena) and in merchant hulls.
- The wreck shows porcelain, jars and goods in proportion to coin.

## What would rule it out

- Registers place nearly all specie in the capitana.

## Evidence 2 for · none against

[The 2025 review describes an overloaded ship carrying Portobelo-fair goods including Chinese porcelain,…](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/san-jose-galleon/evidence/EVD0D4VYF3C4H25/the-2025-review-describes-an-overloaded-ship-carrying)

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[The fleet was three warships and fourteen merchantmen; the San Joaquín escaped to Cartagena.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/san-jose-galleon/evidence/EVD0D4VYEVJ7JPR/the-fleet-was-three-warships-and-fourteen-merchantmen-the)

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## The questions it answers

[What did the San José carry when she sank?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/san-jose-galleon/questions/QST0D4VYCDE2DFH/what-did-the-san-jose-carry-when-she-sank)

Most likelyThe treasure was divided among the warships and merchantmen; the San José carried a large but not dominant…

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