About the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS)
Legal and constitutional background
The NAS is dedicated to advancing education
in nautical archaeology at all levels; to improving techniques in excavating,
conservation and reporting; and to encouraging the participation of members
of the public at all stages.
The Nautical Archaeology
Society is a non-government organisation formed to further
interest in our underwater cultural heritage. We are a registered
charity based in the United Kingdom, but with strong links to
sister organisations around the world. (The
Charity Commission for England and Wales Reg.
No. 264209 and for Scotland Reg. No. SC040130)
We aim to preserve our archaeological
heritage in the marine environment, by acting as a focus for coastal
and marine archaeology. To do this we need to involve everyone - divers
and non-divers, scientists, historians and anyone with an interest. Our
underwater heritage is not renewable, and is at constant threat from
natural and human agencies.
Preserving a record of the past is
vital, and it is important that this record is as accurate as possible. To
achieve this we aim to improve archaeological techniques and encourage
publication and research. We publish a members' newsletter of events
(ISSN 0602-6098), and a learned journal,
The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology
(ISSN 1057-2414), which welcomes substantive
contributions to the art from around the world.
Through these means the NAS aims to
reveal our underwater heritage, allowing everyone to benefit from this
unique and fascinating resource.
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