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Protection for a sunken ship linked to the American Civil War | Protection for a sunken ship linked to the American Civil War |
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The wreck of a Clyde-built paddle steamer bought by Confederate agents during the American Civil War has been designated as a Marine Protection Area (MPA), the Environment Secretary said. | The wreck of a Clyde-built paddle steamer bought by Confederate agents during the American Civil War has been designated as a Marine Protection Area (MPA), the Environment Secretary said. |
The wreck of Iona I has been described as being in good condition - but "deteriorating". | The wreck of Iona I has been described as being in good condition - but "deteriorating". |
The steamer sank in the Clyde in 1862. | The steamer sank in the Clyde in 1862. |
The site is one of two new MPAs in Scotland to be announced - the other is at Fair Isle, off Shetland. | The site is one of two new MPAs in Scotland to be announced - the other is at Fair Isle, off Shetland. |
The Scottish government has designated the site of the Iona I shipwreck as a Historic Marine Protected Area (HMPA) to preserve it as a historic asset of national importance. | The Scottish government has designated the site of the Iona I shipwreck as a Historic Marine Protected Area (HMPA) to preserve it as a historic asset of national importance. |
The Iona I operated on a Glasgow to the Highlands passenger route before it was purchased for use in delivering supplies to blockaded American ports. | The Iona I operated on a Glasgow to the Highlands passenger route before it was purchased for use in delivering supplies to blockaded American ports. |
But it sank in the Clyde near Gourock following a collision with another ship in 1862, so never reached the war. | But it sank in the Clyde near Gourock following a collision with another ship in 1862, so never reached the war. |
It is hoped that preserving Iona I, one of only a few surviving paddle steamer wrecks, will increase the understanding of Scotland's role in the American Civil War. | It is hoped that preserving Iona I, one of only a few surviving paddle steamer wrecks, will increase the understanding of Scotland's role in the American Civil War. |
The Scottish government hopes that creating an MPA at Fair Isle, involving a community-led approach to sustaining the marine environment, will increase recreation, tourism, research and education. | The Scottish government hopes that creating an MPA at Fair Isle, involving a community-led approach to sustaining the marine environment, will increase recreation, tourism, research and education. |
The Fair Isle MPA will also help local communities to protect seabirds observed in the area - including the Atlantic puffin, a threatened species. | The Fair Isle MPA will also help local communities to protect seabirds observed in the area - including the Atlantic puffin, a threatened species. |
On its website, The National Trust for Scotland said Fair Isle is "internationally renowned" for its seabird colony - which they said is the second largest in the UK. | |
Future generations | Future generations |
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: "It is our duty to protect these rich areas and historical sites while ensuring they benefit local communities. | Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: "It is our duty to protect these rich areas and historical sites while ensuring they benefit local communities. |
"These MPAs will help protect and enhance our marine environment so it remains a prized asset for future generations." | "These MPAs will help protect and enhance our marine environment so it remains a prized asset for future generations." |
The announcement was made at the Marine Conservation Society annual conference in Edinburgh. | The announcement was made at the Marine Conservation Society annual conference in Edinburgh. |
The wider MPA network of all protected areas covers approximately 20% of our seas. | The wider MPA network of all protected areas covers approximately 20% of our seas. |
There are currently 30 nature conservation MPAs and 7 Historic MPAs in Scottish waters. | There are currently 30 nature conservation MPAs and 7 Historic MPAs in Scottish waters. |
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