MCA Role of the Receiver of Wreck

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Remit & Powers How the System Works All wreck from on the sea, under the sea or washed ashore from tidal waters, even beyond territorial waters Regardless of age, size or apparent importance or value – Unlike the Treasure Act. Includes vessels, aircraft, hovercraft and all parts of fabric of the ship as well as cargo etc. Detain vessels, cargo & equipment, sell detained property, commandeer vehicles, right of way across private land, powers of entry & search of vessel or premises, seize or detain property. All finders of wreck must complete a Report form & submit it to the Receiver Wreck is held by the finder on indemnity to the Receiver of Wreck Research into identification, ownership & history of vessel Receiver will seek advice on historic wreck, or dangerous material Historic Wreck Historic Wreck Many items reported come from ‘historic wrecks’ – approx 35% MCA policy to keep collections together and to offer them to an appropriate museum The Receiver works very closely with heritage organisations 2
Common Wreck Finds Unusual Finds Resurgam Unprotected Wrecks • First mechanically powered submarine • built 1879 • lost 1880 • Rediscovered 1995 • Designated 1996 Royal Charter, 1859 Ann Francis, Margam Beach, 1583 St George copper ingots, 1882 & City of Dresden 1907. 3
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