Morning Wire Deep Sea Grave Robbery & Bidenomics | 7.8.23
Jul 8, 2023
Discover the mysterious disappearance of WWII warships as their valuable metals are looted from the ocean floor. Dive into the controversial salvage operations in the South China Sea, exposing the challenges of maritime grave robbery. Delve into the complexities of Bidenomics, where public perception clashes with economic reality. Finally, explore California's reparations plan, sparked by historical injustices, and the heated debates surrounding compensation for Black Americans. Unravel these compelling topics that blend history, economics, and social issues.
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Grave Robbery
- Fishermen found a foreign vessel near the wreckage of two British WWII ships.
- The vessel was a Chinese scrapping barge illegally salvaging ship parts.
Pervasive Trend
- Dozens of WWII shipwrecks have been targeted by salvagers, mostly in the Pacific.
- Some wrecks, like the HMS Exeter and a Dutch cruiser, have completely vanished.
Valuable Steel
- Salvagers target pre-1945 steel from wrecks due to its strength.
- This steel, valuable for scientific equipment, is needed for nuclear development and spacecraft.