Category:UK Wrecks
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Items that are found on UK Wrecks or terratorial waters below the high water mark remain the property of the ship owner. There is a legal requirement to declare such finds to the Receiver of Wreck. Some wrecks have additional laws protecting them or forbidding/restricting diving access. Many wrecks are important archeological sites containing irreplaceable clues to history.
Responsible diving should encompass the Respect Our Wrecks campaign.
Legal Issues
Various legislation may be relavent when diving on Wreck in the UK.
- Firearms Act 1968
- Protection of Wrecks Act 1973
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Military Remains Act 1986.
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995
Further Information
SS Richard Montgomery - diving restricted by Protection of Wrecks Act 1973
Pages in category "UK Wrecks"
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