# Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

An Act to secure the protection of wrecks in territorial waters and the sites of such wrecks, from interference by unauthorised persons; and for connected purposes.
[18th July 1973]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/33/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-wrecks-act-1973/introduction
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