• It is an artificial reef, which
creates a habitat for many types of marine life
• It often is a large structure with many interesting
parts and machinery, which is not normally closely observable
on working, floating vessels
• It often has an exciting or tragic history
• It presents new skill challenges for scuba divers
• It is part of the underwater cultural heritage and
may be an important archaeological resource
• It provides a first-hand insight into context for
the loss, such as causal connections, geographical associations,
trade patterns and many other areas, providing a microcosm
of our maritime heritage and maritime history.
|
