Shipwrecked: Ethical Issues

I note that there has been some frank discussion over the Smithsonian's decision to exhibit finds from a 9th century wrecked Arab dhow.

• "Shame on the Smithsonian", Monty's World March 12, 2011 [Dr Monty Dobson]

Looted Shipwreck off Sicily

ANSA has reported on the recovery of five 1st century CE Roman transport amphorae from the sea off the island of Filicudi in the Aeolian islands ("CC Messina recuperano anfore Romane alle Eolie", June 24, 2009). The containers had apparently been removed from the wreck and then hidden in an underwater crevice nearby.