Long-lost Shipwreck Loaded With Gold Worth $13 Million Found In African Dessert

Long-lost Shipwreck Loaded With Gold Worth $13 Million Found In African Dessert
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Diamond miners in Namibia have discovered the wreckage of a Portuguese ship with treasure worth $13 million, making it one of the most incredible shipwreck recoveries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The ship Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus) went missing in 1533 after being trapped in a strong storm, only to be recovered by miners working for the diamond company De Beers.

The Bom Jesus sailed from Lisbon, heading to India, before disappearing without a trace. During a...

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