In this engaging discussion, guests include Giles Richardson, COO at the Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust, who delves into the preservation of wreck artefacts; Kim Brown, a maritime lawyer focused on WWII wrecks and legal frameworks; Atay Mhanders, an underwater archaeologist exploring looting in the Java Sea; and Reginald John Greenham, sharing the emotional toll of losing a sailor on the HMS Repulse. They tackle the alarming rise in shipwreck looting, the value of pre-war steel, and the legal challenges in protecting these crucial underwater sites.
