Historians believe that the 157-foot warship was carrying 9 tons of gold coins to buy the loyalty of the Duke of Savoy , a potential ally in southeastern France .
Historians believe it was carrying 9 tons of gold coins aimed at buying the loyalty of the Duke of Savoy , a potential ally in southeastern France .
" It seems to be following the sun , " said Graham Cluley , senior technology consultant at antivirus vendor Sophos .