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Jailed for salvage fraud - UK
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markmud
Self Reliant Diver--On All Dives.
Hi Dandy Don,
Having worked maritime salvage and as a marine surveyor (years ago), the diver involved could have faced theft charges in International waters or territorial waters if the title for the vessel and its cargo were maintained by the owner or underwriter.
I have been told by insurers and an Admiralty lawyer that Lloyds of London holds title to many very old shipwrecks, and is entitled to its property when salvaged. However, maritime law grants generous sue-and-labor for salvors.
The landlubber's tale about securing a line to a derelict vessel and gaining legal possession is just that, a landlubber's bar room tale.
markm
PS: IANAAL (I am not an Admiralty Lawyer). This opinion is worth what you paid for it ($0.00).
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