The Telegraph: Marea Britanie a renunțat la o „vânătoare de comori” în valoare de 5 miliarde de lire sterline pentru a nu supăra Spania

The UK has abandoned efforts to recover a treasure worth up to £5.5 billion from the HMS Sussex wreck to avoid escalating tensions with Spain. Diplomatic sources revealed that in the early 2000s, British ministers decided against salvaging the ship, lost off Gibraltar in 1694, fearing a dispute with Madrid. Despite the wreck being in international waters, Spain claimed authority over the area, complicating recovery efforts. The treasure, believed to be gold coins intended for the Duke of Savoy, could make HMS Sussex one of the most valuable shipwrecks ever. The project faced diplomatic challenges, leading to its eventual halt.