Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I want information about salvaging wrecks
listing of frequently asked questions about the PacificWrecks.com.

Salvaging wrecks is an expensive and tricky matter in any location. Many wrecks have been "stolen" from local villages by museums or individuals, prompting laws to protect them. These wrecks are then seized and sit in a customs container. It is the opinion of this website, that remaining wrecks remain in their current locations. The best wrecks in each region have already been salvaged. Why not leave the last remaining wrecks to rest in peace as monumnets in the counties where they were lost.

Removing US Navy wrecks have additional pitfalls. The US Navy has a policy of "once owned by the Navy, always owned by the Navy" and claims ownership of all wrecks known and unknown. This law has been fought on several occasions but was created to discourage salvage by individuals without the proper training to restore a wreck.

Also, wrecks that reside inside protected areas or National Parks are similarly protected. Many other countries have their own laws and regulations to protect wrecks and prevent their removal.

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