Forensic marking to protect England’s shipwreck sites from thieves

Historic England announces scheme to deter would-be criminals from treasures at shipwreck sites

Shipwreck treasures that lie on seabeds around the coast of England are to be given “gamechanging” protection against criminals.

Historic England has announced details of a scheme that will involve, for the first time, forensic marking at some of the 57 most protected wreck sites.