Introductory text

Protection Of Wrecks, England

Made 4th July 2012

Laid before Parliament 9th July 2012

Coming into force 31st July 2012

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 1(1) and (2), and 3(2) 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. In accordance with section 1(4) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted with such persons as the Secretary of State considers to be appropriate having regard to the purposes of this Order.