Is there really Magellan's gold?

In reality, no, Ferdinand Magellan never went on a hunt for or found $5 billion worth of gold. He did, as the movie said, go on a journey to circumnavigate the globe.

Where is Ferdinand Magellan's gold?

Their adventure led them to Barcelona, Spain only to find out that the ships of Ferdinand Magellan captained by Juan Sebastián Elcano sometime in 1522 which were full of "indios gold" was never reach back to Spain but instead it was hidden in a cave somewhere in Kiamba, Sarangani in the southern part of Mindanao.

Is Uncharted game based on a true story?

Created by Amy Hennig, the Uncharted franchise follows a group of treasure hunters who travel across the world to uncover various historical mysteries. The series features historical fiction, elements of fantasy and folklore, and fictional characters alongside real-world historical figures and events.

What is the movie about finding Magellan's gold?

Tom Holland as Nathan "Nate" Drake: A young bartender who is recruited by Sully to find the fabled treasure of the Magellan expedition and claims to be a descendant of famed English explorer Sir Francis Drake. To practice as a barman, Holland was taught how to do shifts by the Chiltern Firehouse staff.

Where did the gold from Uncharted come from?

Using a pair of golden crucifix keys, Drake solves puzzle after puzzle until he finally washes up ashore on the beaches of the Philippines (after falling from a plane), and discovers the gold within two massive pirate ships that have been hidden away in a cave.

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Is there a lost Magellan treasure?

The remains of Magellan's crew, 18 men, would return to Spain in 1522, finishing the first circumnavigation of the world. While Magellan might not have made it to the end of his voyage and there is no lost treasure (that we know of), King Charles I would eventually rename the strait in Magellan's honor.

How historically accurate is Uncharted?

Though frequently marked by moments of fantastical realism, the Uncharted games have always been grounded in real-world history. The journey of Sir Francis Drake, the myth of El Dorado, the lost city of Ubar--all these legends are based (at least loosely) on historical fact.

What is the Netflix movie about Magellan's gold?

Street-smart treasure hunter Nathan Drake and his renegade mentor Sully set out on a dangerous adventure across the globe to find Magellan's lost gold. Watch all you want. Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg and Antonio Banderas star in this action adventure directed by Ruben Fleischer.

What did Ferdinand Magellan actually find?

In search of fame and fortune, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480-1521) set out from Spain in 1519 with a fleet of five ships to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands. En route he discovered what is now known as the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.

Where is Magellan's ship now?

The San Antonio crew forced a mutiny at the Cape Horn and went back across the Atlantic Ocean in 1520. The remaining three ships made their way to the Philippines, but the Conception was burned and left in the Philippines after the death of Magellan and the skirmish with the indigenous peoples.

How much was the gold worth in Uncharted?

The new release stars Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg as a thief and a deceitful treasure hunter, respectively, who must find a way to work together to find Ferdinand Magellan's gold. The real-life Portuguese-born explorer and his crew supposedly hid treasure worth an estimated $5 billion in today's dollars.

Is the cave in Uncharted real?

There are two caves in the La Marina Alta Region: El Rull Cave and Las Calaveras Caves. Both of these caves are open for touring and swimming. La Marina Alta Caves may not house ships but these cavities are full of beauty, history and enjoyment for all. Stream Uncharted on Netflix now!

Who hid the gold in the Philippines?

Yamashita's gold, also referred to as the Yamashita treasure, is the name given to the alleged war loot stolen in Southeast Asia by Imperial Japanese forces during World War II and supposedly hidden in caves, tunnels, or underground complexes in different cities in the Philippines.

Who buried gold in the Philippines?

Legend has it that General Tomoyuki Yamashita and his forces buried tonnes of gold and other stolen treasures in underground caves and tunnels in the country's north, with the intention of retrieving it all after the war.

What happened to 5 ships of Magellan?

Of these five ships, one was lost at sea (Santiago), one abandoned the expedition (San Antonio) in South America and returned to Spain, one was damaged and then burned by the crew (Concepcion) and lost at Cebu in the Phillipines on 21 December 1521 when Magellan was killed.

Did they get the gold in Uncharted?

In the end both ships sink to the bottom of the sea, and the military of the Philippines arrives to take possession of the gold. Not all of it though, it turns out Nate was able to sneak off with some gold in his pockets, so the quest was not a total loss.

What are two things Ferdinand Magellan found?

From Spain he sailed around South America, discovering the Strait of Magellan, and across the Pacific.

Why does Magellan look for spice?

The Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan wanted to find the first western route to the Spice Islands for the glory of Spain. Magellan's crew sailed around the globe, going first around the tip of South America and then on to the Philippines and the southern coast of Africa before finally heading back to Spain.

Is gold on prime a true story?

The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1993 Bre-X mining scandal, when a massive gold deposit was supposedly discovered in the jungles of Indonesia; however, for legal reasons and to enhance the appeal of the film, character names and story details were changed.

Why was Elcano and Magellan banned in the Philippines?

The film was made controversial in the Philippines for its inaccurate portrayal of the Filipino natives, especially Lapulapu, who led the Battle of Mactan that killed Magellan. At the 34th Goya Awards, it earned a nomination for Best Animated Film.

Who funded Magellan's expedition?

Magellan was sponsored by Spain to travel west across the Atlantic in search of the East Indies. In doing so, his expedition became the first from Europe to cross the Pacific Ocean and circumnavigate the world.

Who is Drake from Uncharted based on?

He is played through voice and motion capture by Nolan North, who influenced Drake's personality by ad-libbing segments of the character's dialogue. Naughty Dog based Drake's appearance and personality on daredevil Johnny Knoxville, actor Harrison Ford, and the heroes of pulp magazines, novels and films.

Who was originally supposed to be in Uncharted?

While Tom Holland was cast as Nathan Drake in Sony's Uncharted film, actor Nathan Fillion had been fans' top pick to play the adventurer for years. While Tom Holland was cast as Nathan Drake in Sony Pictures' Uncharted, why was Nathan Fillion never cast as the iconic video game adventurer?

Were the pirates in Uncharted 4 real?

During a preview event last week, we learned more about Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's backstory, and Naughty Dog's Arne Meyer revealed that the game's premise is based on real history. More precisely, it takes inspiration from the life of Henry Every, one of the most famous pirates of the 17th century.