Court Decides Ownership of Valuable Treasures from Historic Shipwreck off Florida Coast
A judge has ruled in favor of the French government in a legal battle over the ownership of the shipwreck "La Trinite" off the coast of Florida. The wreckage, which dates back over 450 years, was discovered in 2016 by an American treasure hunter. The French government claimed victory based on evidence that the ship was a military vessel at the time of its sinking. The ship is believed to contain valuable artifacts, including bronze cannons and a marble column. The ruling ends a seven-year legal battle over the ownership of the historic shipwreck.