Increased interest in historic artefacts and shipwrecks, inspired by a series of anniversaries, has brought a heightened risk of theft, leading to an unprecedented crackdown from heritage and maritime bodies.

He added that historic artefacts were being destroyed at home.

But, on the bright side, at least it didn't lose one of its best-loved historic artefacts as well, so be grateful for small mercies.

Exhibits include fine art, sculpture, prints, decorative arts, and historic artefacts.

Initially, it was thought that many of the building's historic artefacts had been destroyed.