Flotsam, jetsam and wrecks how the Falkland Islands is being supported UK are working to preserve maritime heritage
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Shipwrecks are littered around many coastlines of the world including those of the Falkland Islands. The law of finders keepers doesn't exist - but it's how that can be enforced and also how to work with communities to preserve heritage as well as making sure items are reunited with their rightful owners.
The Red Ensign Group prides itself on the skills scattered across its membership and - more importantly - how that expertise can be shared across the group. And in this case, it means the Falkland Islands maritime team has been able to tap into the experience of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and specifically, its Receiver of Wreck who oversees shipwrecks and the items that wash up on UK shores.
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