Just curious...what would be the difference between a 'war grave' and simply a 'grave'?
A distinction I'd wondered about too but I do think it's reasonable to show added respect for those who die serving their country.
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Just curious...what would be the difference between a 'war grave' and simply a 'grave'?
It's all about the provenience of an artifact and how it was acquired.
I'm an archaeologist and I say it depends on the wreck. Hands off ancient and older historical wrecks, and respect military ships sunk in wartime. Too much information has been lost due to subsurface pothunting, especially in the Mediterranean. At the same time, I have no real problem with artifacts being sold from the Andrea Doria or more recent wrecks. If a wreck has been excavated in the proper manner with appropriate permissions and recording by professionally qualified staff, then again, I have no problem with the salvager selling items to recoup the costs, after everything has been documented thoroughly. It's all about the provenience of an artifact and how it was acquired.
What is it?There is a reason that artifacts from historical shipwreaks are not allowed to be listed on eBay!