> They would also bring up proof, usually something that could be tied to the vessel, which could be a piece of military-grade equipment or even silverware engr

> They would also bring up proof, usually something that could be tied to the vessel, which could be a piece of military-grade equipment or even silverware engraved with the names of the ship or the enemy seal. I believe traditionally, a diver will bring up a ship's bell for this purpose, if they are able. But maybe I'm off base about about, particularly when it comes to an enemy ship. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship%27s_bell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship%27s_bell https://qr.ae/p26Ha0 https://qr.ae/p26Ha0 https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024/02/20/bell-ship-sunk-u-boat-recovered-british/#:~:text=Last%20month%2C%20at%20the%20behest,for%20more%20than%20a%20century https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024/02/20/bell-ship-....