WRECK DIVING
The Law
All wreck already belongs to someone. If you must bring
something to the surface, you are required by law, to report
it to The Receiver of Wreck, so that
its true owner can be found. You may be allowed to keep the object
or, you may be entitled to a reward however, if you don't report
it, you are liable under law to one or more of the offences under
the legislation outlined below!
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The Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 |
This Act regulates diving and salvage on designated historic
wrecks. You must obtain a licence to visit or undertake work,
including survey, from the controlling authority. The Act also
prohibits diving on certain wrecks that are dangerous to divers. |
The Firearms Act 1968
(As Amended) |
This legislation prohibits possessing or acquiring munitions
of all types without a licence. |
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The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 |
The Act prohibits entering or tampering with wrecked military
vessels and aircraft that are war graves. |
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The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 |
This requires any item of wreck removed from the sea to be reported
to the Receiver of Wreck. |
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 |
This legislation applies to all divers whether commercial or
private individuals that remove any item of wreck for commercial
gain. |
Contravening any of the above acts
is a serious offence...
Dive for Fun, Not a Criminal Record! |
Information
on this page (and elsewhere in this section of the site) has
been taken from the Wreck Diving leaflet prepared by the
Joint Nautical Archaeology Policy Committee (JNAPC) in
conjunction with SAA, PADI & BSAC. |
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