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List of designations under the Protection of Military Remains Act

List of designations under the Protection of Military Remains Act

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This is a list of all military vessels designated under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. All of the wrecks are designated under the 2019 order (which came into force on 2 September 2019) since this revoked the previous order.[1] Information about the wrecks can generally be found in the announcement for the year that they designated (2002,[2] 2006,[3] 2008,[4] 2009, 2017[5] or 2019[6]).

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Other wrecks with protected status

The primary reason for designation under this Act is to protect as a 'war grave' the last resting place of UK servicemen (or other nationals). HMS Ardent (F184), HMS Antelope and HMS Coventry, which were sunk in the Falklands War, are not protected under this act, but are protected under the Falkland Islands Protection of Wrecks Ordnance 1977.

The Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 provides for wrecks to be designated for their historical, archaeological or artistic value or because they are dangerous. A small number of wrecks are given protection under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.

List of protected places designated under the Act

Protected places are designated by name and can be designated even if the exact location is not known. Diving on these sites is permitted, but it is an offence to penetrate the wreck, interfere with, disturb or remove anything from the site unless licensed to do so by the Ministry of Defence.

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List of Controlled Sites designated under the Act

Controlled sites are specifically designated by location and no operations, such as diving, excavation or salvage, may be carried out without a license from the Ministry of Defence

HMS Affray
HMS Affray
HMS A7
HMS A7
HMS Bulwark
HMS Bulwark
HMS B2
HMS B2
HMS Dasher
HMS Dasher
HMS Exmouth
HMS Exmouth
HMS Formidable
HMS Formidable
HMS H5
HMS H5
HMS Hampshire
HMS Hampshire
HMS Natal
HMS Natal
HMS Royal Oak
HMS Royal Oak
UB-81
UB-81
HMS Vanguard
HMS Vanguard
Controlled Sites in the United Kingdom
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References

  1. [1]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2019". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Maritime military graves to receive greater protection". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  3. [3]
    "New Protection Announced For Jutland Wrecks". Defence News website. Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 6 October 2006.
  4. [4]
    "Ten military shipwrecks protected as final resting places". Ministry of Defence - Defence News. Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  5. [5]
    "UK Acts to Protect Naval War Graves from Salvage Hunters". Royal Navy - News 23/03/2017. Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  6. [6]
    "Tragic Iolaire among 15 new shipwrecks protected". Royal Navy - News 02/09/2019. Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  7. [7]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2008". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  8. [8]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2017". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  9. [9]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2006". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  10. [10]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2012". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  11. [11]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2009". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  12. [12]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2002". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  13. [13]
    "The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2003". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
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