There are a lot of WWII ships that cannot be touched. Is there anythink specific that refers to this or is it just understood. (Navigational hazards aside, etc.)
2007-06-11 17:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by presidentrichardnixon 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Sunken warships are considered the sovereign territory of the nation or successor nation that owned them.
So if an American submarine from WWII was found, it would be considered American territory. Now if a ship from the Soviet Union was found, it would be considered Russian territory.
2007-06-11 17:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just what Ryan said. Navy ships are sovereign territory of that nation.
2007-06-12 00:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ryan is first in with the correct answer!
2007-06-13 15:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is up to each country to pass these laws, and that each country did.
2007-06-12 00:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always taught it was maritime law to leave these ships as they fell...............
2007-06-12 00:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋