Written by Caio Aviz
Bronze cannons with fleur-de-lis and the royal monument discovered by Global Marine Exploration near Cape Canaveral belonged to the La Trinité, a French shipwrecked in 1565, came under France’s control after nearly a decade of legal dispute, and did not yield any share of the artifacts or payment for the discovery to the company.
Bronze cannons adorned with fleur-de-lis and a stone monument linked to the French monarchy were found by Global Marine Exploration in the waters near Cape Canaveral, Florida. The objects had remained hidden at the bottom of the sea for over four centuries and seemed to represent a discovery with significant historical and commercial potential.
However, the identification of the shipwreck completely changed the fate of the artifacts. France claimed that the pieces belonged to the La Trinité, a ship from its former royal fleet that sank in 1565. After nearly a decade of legal battles, the U.S. courts recognized the vessel as part of the French military heritage and denied any payment to the company responsible for the discovery.
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https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/company-finds-bronze-cannons-with-fleur-de-lis-and-royal-monument-from-1565-shipwreck-in-florida-attempts-to-explore-artifacts-but-after-caes/
