tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040099150725637733.post6223855190406357723..comments2023-11-02T08:42:23.947+00:00Comments on The Subversive Archaeologist: Titanic Garage Sale on April 11, 2012!thesubversivearchaeologisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730417511321512990noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040099150725637733.post-32525288706956210352012-01-06T16:34:15.867+00:002012-01-06T16:34:15.867+00:00I've never quite understood the legality of a ...I've never quite understood the legality of a United States judge in Virginia granting salvage rights to a shipwreck in International waters, close to Canada. The whole Titanic thing makes me ill-at-ease. I've been to one of the travelling exhibits and didn't see or experience anything of archaeological value at all; just treasure-hunting. Unfortunately, deep water technology has been leading to similar things happening throughout the world. Odyssey Marine Corporation is among the largest profiteers, and I recall Time Magazine recommended putting money in such pillaging companies a few years ago as a sound investment strategy. The will to uphold current international laws and treaties regarding underwater archaeology are pathetic.Bob Mucklenoreply@blogger.com