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To: marktwain

It seems that maritime salvage laws would be in effect, and the finders would have the best claim. Of course russia isn’t known for it’s strict compliance with international law.


17 posted on 07/18/2018 6:13:43 AM PDT by The Sons of Liberty ('DEPLORABLE' Charter Member of The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy - and DAMN Proud of it!.)
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To: The Sons of Liberty

National ships, i.e. warships, remain the property of their nation, so Russia owns the ship. Now if Russia doesn’t have the technical means to get at the treasure, they can make arrangements with others to try to salvage it.


29 posted on 07/18/2018 7:04:03 AM PDT by hanamizu
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