[MSN] Haitian Culture Minister Daniel Elie, presently visiting Cuba, denounced the looting of treasure from a ship lying in his country´s territorial waters since 1669.

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Haiti Denounces Heritage Looting

Havana, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Haitian Culture Minister Daniel Elie,
presently visiting Cuba, denounced the looting of treasure from a ship lying
in his country´s territorial waters since 1669.

The ship, belonging to Welsh pirate Henry Morgan, has remained sunken since
the 17th century and is now being ransacked by modern-day pirates from the
US and Europe, declared the Caribbean minister.

He added that the stolen objects are being sold through the Internet for
exorbitant prices.

In relation to the objectives of his visit to Cuba, he pointed out it is to
generate exchange of experience regarding the protection of underwater
heritage.

According to historical information, Morgan´s ship was returning to Haiti
from Cartagena de Indias carrying treasures looted in that Colombian city in
1669. An explosion caused by the fire used to grill meat caused it to sink.

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