Wrecks: Protection
Commons · Question 1669 · Tabled 15 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 26 May 2026
Question
Asked by Bob Blackman
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered using the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to clarify the legal status of maritime wrecks connected to the United Kingdom’s war effort which are not currently afforded protection comparable to mil
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 26 May 2026
The Protection of Military Remains Act (1986) is being strengthened via the Armed Forces Bill 2026 to automatically provide ‘Protected Place’ status to shipwrecks that were under Admiralty orders at the time of their sinking. This will ensure compliant sh...