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The law of long-lost shipwrecks



Shipwreck Characteristics



There are numerous sources of law that could govern a particular shipwreck and its access and use. Which source of law applies to a particular long-lost shipwreck depends on the wreck’s characteristics, such as location, ownership, historical value, physical status and proposed use...