Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

PART5

Wrecks and other Elements of Underwater Cultural Heritage

Chapter 1

State ownership of certain wrecks and restriction of salvage claims, etc.

Definitions - Chapter 1

132. In this Chapter, “relevant wreck” means—

(a) a wreck 100 or more years old, or

(b) a wreck that is otherwise of archaeological or historic interest.