U.S. Code > Title 16 Conservation > CHAPTER 32—MARINE SANCTUARIES (§§ 1431—1445c1) > § 1445. U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials

§ 1445. U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials

(a) Congressional policy
In recognition of the historical significance of the wreck of the United States ship Monitor to coastal North Carolina and to the area off the coast of North Carolina known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, the Congress directs that a suitable display of artifacts and materials from the United States ship Monitor be maintained permanently at an appropriate site in coastal North Carolina.
(b) Disclaimer
This section shall not affect the following:
(1) Responsibilities of Secretary
The responsibilities of the Secretary to provide for the protection, conservation, and display of artifacts and materials from the United States ship Monitor.
(2) Authority of Secretary
The authority of the Secretary to designate the Mariner’s Museum, located at Newport News, Virginia, as the principal museum for coordination of activities referred to in paragraph (1).