In this section, we will handle the more legal aspects of wreck diving.

• To start, you can have a look at the Receiver of Wreck website, giving a good insight on the matter in UK territorial waters and heritage.
• The Belgian government is also making work with a Receiver of Wrecks law. See this Dutch and this French documents, published 21/06/2007.
• The website of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency has more details on the legality.
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