The Protection of Wrecks (Designation No.1) Order 1995

The Secretary of State, being satisfied that the site identified in article 2 of this Order is, or may prove to be, the site of a vessel lying wrecked on or in the sea bed and that, on account of the historical and archaeological importance of the vessel, the site ought to be protected from unauthorised interference, and after consulting with the persons referred to in section 1(4) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 19731, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 1(1), (2) and (4) and 3(2) of that Act and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order: