raised-relief salvage

Raised-relief salvage is a maritime technique used to recover sunken ships or objects from the seabed. It involves attaching specialized equipment, like buoyancy devices or lifting gear, to the submerged object. Once secured, the equipment is used to gradually lift the object to the surface, often by increasing buoyancy or applying controlled tension. This method allows salvage teams to retrieve wreckage without causing undue damage, especially when the object is fragile or on delicate seabeds. It combines engineering precision with careful planning to safely recover valuable or hazardous items from underwater environments.