Introductory text

Protection Of Wrecks, England

Made 21st October 2008

Laid before Parliament 23rd October 2008

Coming into force 24th October 2008

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred under section 1(1), (2) and (4) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973^f1. In accordance with section 1(1) of that Act the Secretary of State is satisfied that the two sites identified in article 2 of this Order, are, or may prove to be, the sites of a vessel lying wrecked on or in the sea bed and that, on account of the historical, archaeological or artistic importance of the vessel, or of any objects contained or formerly contained in it which may be lying on the sea bed in or near the wreck, both sites ought to be protected from unauthorised interference. The Secretary of State is also satisfied that this is a case in which an order should be made as a matter of immediate urgency.