A French frigate, Maureas, sank in protected waters off Panama's San Blas archipelago in 1699 carrying a royal treasure estimated at $24 million. Deep Blue Explorers (DBE) and Pelorus X led a search in partnership with the indigenous Guna Yala tribe, who had guarded the wreck's location. If recovered, 70% of the treasure's value will be returned to the tribe while guests receive 4.94% of the remaining 30%. The expedition combines diving, seabed scanning with magnetometers, opportunities to record a docuseries, and cultural exchanges with the Guna Yala to learn traditions and connections to the sea.
A French frigate sank in protected waters off the coast of Panama in 1699, carrying a royal treasure thought to be valued at $24m. The ship, Maureas, and her lost treasure, went down near the remote San Blas archipelago and the search team, led by Deep Blue Explorers (DBE) and Pelorus X, has worked with the indigenous Guna Yala tribe who live on the islands and have held onto the secret of the wreck's location until now.
Beyond the hunt for the treasure, the area is teeming with life and the underwater landscape is stunning - think: golden sand banks and rugged rock formations. Guests can spend days diving and scanning the seabed with a magnetometer. There's also the rare chance to spend time with the Guna Yala tribe to learn about their closely guarded traditions and deep connection to the sea.
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