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After you've reported wreck material

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  • check the status of wreck material you have reported online
  • ask questions about your report
  • see if the Receiver of Wreck team have sent you any messages
  • add further information to your report

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Part of Report treasure, wreck material or archaeological finds

  1. Step 1 Check if the item you've found is treasure or wreck

    You need to check if what you've found counts as treasure or wreck material.

    1. Check if your find is treasure
    2. Check if your find is wreck material

  2. Step 2 Report treasure to your local Finds Liaison Officer

    You must report treasure to your local Finds Liaison Officer within 14 days of finding it.

    1. Find your local Finds Liaison Officer
    2. Find out what happens after you report treasure

  3. or Report wreck material to the Receiver of Wreck

    You must report wreck material to the Receiver of Wreck within 28 days of finding it.

    1. Report wreck material