NAS Annual Conference 2006
Date: 10-12 November 2006
Location: Action Stations, Portsmouth
What is the NAS Annual Conference?
Featuring presentations from a range of professional and amateur
archaeologists, the 2006 NAS Annual Conference will provide an opportunity
to discuss research, review the archaeological activities of members,
exchange ideas on managing our maritime heritage and catch up with
colleagues from both the UK and abroad.
An exciting international event, the Conference will incorporate the
4th Annual Adopt-A-Wreck Award, the
2006 NAS Photographic Competition, and the 2006 Annual General Meeting.
What is happening?
Friday Evening 10th September
Join us for informal dinner and drinks at The Ship & Castle
Pub on the corner of Queen Street and the Hard from 7pm. It will be
a great, casual opportunity to catch up with old friends before the
conference officially begins.
Cost: Nil - just bring yourselves!
Saturday 11th September
The Conference
We are fortunate enough to have secured
a range of excellent speakers who will present the latest ideas in maritime
and nautical archaeology. Confirmed speakers are as follows:
Martijn Manders:
Maritime Archaeologist, National Service for Archaeological Heritage (ROB/NISA)
The "In situ" protection of shipwrecks in The Netherlands and beyond.
Practice and theory.
Marc-André Bernier:
Maritime Archaeologist, Underwater Archaeology Service, Parks Canada
Underwater Archaeology In Canada
Mark Beattie-Edwards:
Project Manager, Nautical Archaeology Society
NAS Training - past, present and future
Ole Gron:
Institute of Archaeology, University College London
Submerged landscapes in Denmark
Innes McCartney:
Diver Historian, Periscope Publishing
The Holland 5 Submarine
Colin & Paula Martin:
Vice President, NAS & Editior, International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, NAS
Sea, Land & Air: an interdisciplinary approach to maritime landscape studies
The 4th Annual Adopt-a-Wreck Award winners will also make a presentation.
The NAS Exhibition
One of the best maritime trade exhibitions in the south. Exhibitors
will include:
- 3H Consulting
- RUCO
- IFA
- Periscope Publishing
Photographic Competition
All entries from the 2006 NAS Photographic Competition will be displayed
- keep those entries coming in - the entry form is available through
the link below:
Entry form
Dinner onboard HMS Warrior 1860
HMS Warrior 1860 is one of the world's most significant historic
warships awaits you.
Enjoy a traditional sea-shanty evening on board this beautifully restored
steam and sail warship, sitting at benches and tables where the sailors
would have eaten in the 1860's. Enjoy a plate of 'Pot Mess' and know that
part of the funds raised by the dinner will go toward preserving this
historic ship. For more information see
www.hmswarrior.org
Price: £65 / £75 Members/Non-Members
What else is happening?
Sunday Excursions
Fancy diving the submarine escape training tank, learning about
Maritime Portsmouth or spending the day roaming around the Dockyard?
10.00 am Discover Maritime Portsmouth, a walking tour
Take a guided walk around historic Old Portsmouth while recounting the
life and times this historic city. The 'Old Portsmouth Trail' takes in the
old forts, cathedrals, fishing port and pubs - all of the essentials for
both divers and archaeologists.
We will meet at 10.00 am at the Cathedral in Old Portsmouth. Please come
prepared - plenty of warm clothes and good, comfortable walking shoes!
Price: £7.50/£10 Members/Non-Members
(includes guide)
12.30 pm Dive the Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT)
The Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) was built in 1954, after a review
of submarine incidents showed that many submariners were not well equipped
or trained for escaping from submarines.
The Tank supports a 100ft column of fresh, chlorinated water. Apart
from occasional shut-down periods for maintenance work the tank has been
operational continuously since it was first commissioned. With a diameter
of 5.5 metres and a water temperature of around 34°, the water clarity
is excellent with the bottom very clear from the surface. Approximately
1,500 submariners per year in addition to submariners from other navies
are trained at the SETT.
So, if you are looking for a something different to do after the
Conference or just fancy a dip in clear warm water in the middle of
November, then come dive the SETT with the NAS and Innes McCartney!
See the SETT
website for more details.
Price: £50/ £55 Members/Non-Members
Where is the Conference taking place?
This year the Conference will again be held at ACTION STATIONS, the
Royal Navy's experiential venue in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
One of the best maritime trade exhibitions in the south. Exhibitors
will include:
For those of you who attended last year, the venue will look a
little different. It has undergone a unique face lift and will provide
us with some activities during the breaks as well as a separate space
for the AGM, Photographic Display, exhibitions and sponsorship displays.
Action Stations is located in Boathouse No. 6, the heart of the
Dockyard. Entry is through Victory Gate at the corner of Queens
Street and the Hard.
The address is 19 College Road, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ.
Check the website for more details: www.actionstations.org
Directions
By road: From the M27 take the M275 into Portsmouth
then follow the brown Historic Waterfront signs to the Historic Dockyard
Coach and Car Park.
By rail: There are regular services to Portsmouth
Harbour Station from London Waterloo (approx 90 minutes) and regional
stations.
By coach, bus: The Hard Interchange local and national
bus terminal is just outside Victory Gate.
By sea: Regular cross channel ferry services link
Portsmouth to Le Havre, Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France and Bilbao
in Spain. Local ferries depart to the Isle of Wight and Gosport.
Who are our Sponsors?
The NAS 2006 conference is sponsored by English Heritage,
the Sub-Aqua Association, 3H Consulting, PADI and BSAC.
Where can I stay?
EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN: Close to the Action Stations and the Historic
Dockyard, Express by Holiday Inn is offering special discounted room rates
for NAS Conference participants. Please contact Christine at the Holiday
Inn for more information (Please DO NOT book via the website - we can't
guarantee discounts this way):
Express By Holiday Inn
The Plaza Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth, PO1 3FD
England
Hotel Reservations: +44 (0) 23 9289 4240
Hotel Fax: + 44 (0) 23 9289 4241
Email: portsmouth@kewgreen.co.uk
Check-In Time: 2:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
View the hotel details at www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/pmegq
Accommodation is also available at a range of local B&B's.
See:
www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/accommodation/7.htm
for more information
How do I register?
Last year the Conference sold out in record time! So, to avoid
disappointment, book your seat now!
Registration costs are as follows:
| Item | | Price |
|---|
| The Ship & Castle Pub meeting |
free |
| Conference day sessions only: |
£20 / £25 |
| Fresh buffet lunch: |
£10 / £12 |
| Conference Dinner: Aboard HMS Warrior 1860 |
£65 / £75 |
| Dive the SETT |
£50 / £55 |
| Walking Tour: The Old Portsmouth Trail |
£7.50/ £10 |
To make your booking contact the NAS Office on +44 (0) 23 9281 8419
(office hours only, credit cards accepted), or complete the following booking form:
Conference booking form
For further information please email us through our contact page, this
also carries our postal address for cheque payments.
Contact page
Please note that all of our venues are wheelchair friendly. If you
have special dietary requirements, please inform the NAS Office when
booking. Accommodation can be arranged directly with Holiday Inn.
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