Treasure ISLAND
Aug 11, 2021
2 minutes
WORDS: ANDREW SHAW.
Britain’s long history of seafaring – combined with frequent gales – means that our coastal waters probably have the highest density of shipwrecks in the world. According to Historic England, there are more than 40,000 recorded shipwrecks of f our coasts, with 62 sites protected by law*. These vessels – incredible historical resources, but also symbols of tragedy and loss –
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