This Order designates a restricted area for the purposes of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 within 75 metres from the site of the wreck of an unknown wooden sailing vessel lying in Thorness Bay, off the north coast of the Isle of Wight. Under section 1(3) of that Act it is a criminal offence for a person to engage in certain activities in a restricted area, except under the authority of a licence issued by the Secretary of State.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no significant impact is foreseen on the private, voluntary or public sectors.