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Colombian scientists have successfully retrieved the first artifacts from the legendary San José galleon, known as the "holy grail of shipwrecks," marking a historic milestone in underwater archaeology. Among the recovered items are a bronze cannon, three gold coins, and a delicate porcelain cup, all brought up from nearly 2,000 feet beneath the Caribbean Sea where the vessel has rested since 1708. The recovery represents not just a treasure hunt, but a scientific expedition authorized by the Colombian government to study the wreckage and unravel the mysteries surrounding its catastrophic sinking during the War of the Spanish Succession. Holy Grail of Shipwrecks With $20 Billion of Treasure to be Raised from the Deep! More Artifacts from the Holy Grail of