Introductory text

PROTECTION OF WRECKS, ENGLAND

Made 4th July 2001

Laid before Parliament 4th July 2001

Coming into force 5th July 2001

The Secretary of State, being satisfied that the site identified in article 2 of this Order is, or may prove to be, the site of a vessel lying wrecked on or in the sea bed and that, on account of the historical, archaeological and artistic importance of the vessel and of any objects contained or formerly contained in it which may be lying on the sea bed in or near the wreck, the site ought to be protected from unauthorised interference, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 1(1), (2) and (4) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973^f1, and after consulting with the persons referred to in section 1(4) of that Act, hereby makes the following Order—