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Underwater Archaeology: The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice - 2nd Edition
The eagerly awaited second edition of the NAS handbook is now available. The book contains extensive advice and information, including how to get involved,
basic principles, essential techniques and approaches, project planning and execution, and publishing and presenting
results. A must have for anyone involved in maritime archaeology!
Cost £19.99 / £24.99
The NAS Handbook
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EAA Proceedings 2007
Proceedings of the 13th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists Session: Underwater Archaeology. Including papers on cutting-edge archaeological research from around Europe, the creation of standards in archaeological fieldwork and immediate issues for concern within the world of heritage protection
Irena Radic Rossi et al, Croatian Archaeological Society 2008
Cost £19.99 / £24.99
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The First HMS Invincible - 1747 - 1758
A record of the discovery, survey, excavations and research carried out into the 74 gun warship sunk on Horsetail Sands in 1758, providing a rich source of maritime and naval information, representing an inspiration to anyone interested in our underwater heritage.
John M Bingeman, Oxbow Books 2010.
Cost £35.00 / £37.00 (RRP £40.00)
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Forton Lake Archaeology Project - Forton’s Forgotten Fleet
A joint NAS and HWTMA publication covering the work that was carried out at Forton Lake over 3 years to document, record and identify the vessels that have ended their lives there. From local Gosport residents to maritime enthusiasts there is something for everyone in this booklet.
Cost £3.99 / £4.99
The Forton Lake Archaeology Project
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Sealed by Time. The Loss and Recovery of the Mary Rose
This is the first volume in the Mary Rose publication series, tracing the history of the ship from naval vessel to shipwreck to museum display.
Peter Marsden, The Mary Rose Trust 2003.
Cost £9.00 / £10.00
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Mary Rose Your Noblest Shippe. Anatomy of a Tudor Warship
The second volume in the Mary Rose Series looks at how the Mary Rose functioned and operated as a warship, including evidence for how the ship was designed, built and rigged.
Peter Marsden (ed), The Mary Rose Trust 2009.
Cost £40.00 / £45.00
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Before the Mast: Life and Death Aboard the Mary Rose
The Fourth volume in the Mary Rose series is devoted to examining how those on board the Mary Rose lived through the study of the objects found on the site and through the study of the human remains found in the wreck.
Julie Gardiner (ed) with Micheal J. Allen, The Mary Rose Trust 2005.
Cost £45.00 / £49.99
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For Future Generations. Conservation of a Tudor Maritime Collection
The fifth volume in the Mary Rose series looks at the complex conservations work that was undertaken on the hull and the many thousand artefacts recovered from the Mary Rose site.
Mark Jones (ed), The Mary Rose Trust 2003.
Cost £13.00 / £15.00 (Paperback)
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Records of Traditional Watercraft from South and West Sri Lanka Monograph
This monograph brings together the collection of scale drawings and photographs documenting the traditional craft from Sri Lanka as recorded by Gerhard Kapitan. This ethnographic record is a must have for those interested in traditional boat recording, not only in Sri Lanka but around the world.
Cost £19.50 / £22.00
NAS Monographs
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SOMAP Monograph
Over ten years' diving and survey work by
dedicated amateurs (largely NAS members) is brought together
in this detailed record of the underwater heritage of the
Sound of Mull. The monograph includes the Thesis, an
iconic UK underwater wreck site, alongside
studies of less well known sites such as the John Preston.
Cost £19.50 / £22.00
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Anchors: An Illustrated History
The anchor is probably the single most important piece of equipment any vessel takes to sea, and even on land a potent symbol of hope and constancy. Anchors explains how this apparently simple piece of equipment developed from the pierced stones of the ancients to modern times. No nautical archaeologists, naval historian, model-maker, yachtsman or boatswain can afford to be without this book!
Betty Nelson Curryer, Chatham Publishing London 1999.
Cost £15.00 / £16.50
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Maritime Archaeology
Muckelroy sets out to define maritime archaeology, highlighting on the one hand factors that are unique to working under water, and on the other problems of interpretation and method. Perfect for anyone interested in our maritime past.
Keith Muckelroy. Cambridge University Press 1978.
Cost £34.00 / £36.00
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Dictionary of the World's Watercraft
A Dictionary of the World's Watercraft surveys an astonishing array of indigenous watercraft that have been fashioned by sailors, fisherman and shipwrights. Containing little-known, rare and extinct craft, thousands of cross-references, notes on cultural traditions, and descriptions of form and function, construction methods and materials, this is a must have for anyone interested in boats of the world!
Foreward by Basil Greenhill. The Mariners' Museum Chatham Publishing, London 2000.
Cost £35.00 / £40.00
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A Dictionary of Archaeology
The dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete references to the field. The entries range from key-word definitions to longer articles and includes contributions from more than forty of the world’s leading archaeologists.
Ian Shaw & Robert Jameson, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford 2002.
Cost £20.00 / £22.50
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Ships of the Royal Navy
The complete record of all fighting ships of the Royal Navy from the
15th century to the present, Ships provides concise details of dimension,
armament and service dates, arranged both alphabetically and chronologically
- the definitive reference of naval vessels.
JJ College & Ben Warlow. Chatham Publishing, London 2006.
Cost £25.00 /£27.50
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Falconer’s New Universal Dictionary of the Marine
First published in 1769, this 1815 edition (reprinted in 2006) provides not just succinct definitions of maritime terminology but detailed, and sometimes tabular data on many technical aspects of shipbuilding, fitting and armament, not to mention the Navy’s administrative and operational practices. A must have! Available upon request.
William Burney, Chatham Publishing, London 2006.
Cost £40.00 /£45.00
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The Search for Colossus
HMS Colossus a 74-gun ship of the line was wrecked in Scilly
in December 1978. What now remains on the seabed is a scatter of wreckage.
Unlike many wreck sites in Scilly is the extent and remarkable preservation
of the timber and this booklet tells the tale of Colossus from
Wreck to Discovery.
Kevin Camidge et al. CISMAS, Penzance 2005.
Cost £3.50 /£4.00
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The Earl of Abergavenny CD
CD Rom covering the story of a merchant ship, her sinking under
Commander John Wordsworth Esq. in Weymouth Bay in 1805, and her subsequent
excavation over a period of 20 years.
Ed Cumming, Abergavenny Project Team, St Mary's 2006.
Cost £6.00 /£8.00
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The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (New Format 2002 - current)
Published by the Nautical Archaeology Society, the IJNA exists as a
forum for the exchange of ideas and research relevant to all aspects of
nautical archaeology.
Paula Martin (ed.), Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.
Cost £16.00 /£19.00
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The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (Old Format 1972 -2001)
Published by the Nautical Archaeology Society, the IJNA exists as a
forum for the exchange of ideas and research relevant to all aspects of
nautical archaeology.
Valerie Fenwick et al (ed), Academic Press et al, London.
Cost £5.00 /£8.00
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The UNESCO Convention for the Protection of the Underwater
Cultural Heritage: Proceedings of the Burlington House Seminar
Our underwater cultural heritage is at risk. In October 2005, a gathering of over 100 delegates came together and what has been produced in the marvellous document is a sample of the proceedings. A necessary read for students and archaeologists alike.
The Nautical Archaeology Society et al. Portsmouth 2006.
Cost £5.00 /£7.50
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Underwater Archaeology: Exploring the World Beneath the Sea
With stunning illustrations, Underwater Archaeology highlights not
only the danger and excitement, but also the painstaking research
involved in exploring our unique underwater heritage. A bold, colourful
introduction to the subject, this is a great short read for anyone
interested in the underwater world. Excellent for adults and children
alike.
Jean-Yves Blot, Thames & Hudson, London 2005.
Cost £7.00 /£8.50
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Underwater Gibraltar: A Guide to the Rock's Submerged Sites
Gibraltar well deserves to be recognised as one of the world's premier diving locations. This is the most comprehensively produced guide to diving on the Rock and will help you get the most out of your time there.”
Phil Smith and Darren Fa. Aquila, Gibraltar 2004.
Cost £15.00 /£16.50
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Archaeology in Practice: A Student Guide to Archaeological Analysis
The guide offers students a detailed and invaluable how-to-manual of archaeological methods. Each chapter is organised either by material types, such as animal bones, ceramics, stone artefacts etc, or by themes such as dating, ethics, report writing etc. All in all, a wonderful insight into the breadth of modern archaeology.
Jane Balme & Alistair Paterson, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford 2006.
Cost £20.00 / £22.50 |
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Beneath the Seven Seas
Tracing the evolution of underwater archaeological excavation from the early diving gear to the deep-water ROVs of the 21st century, and on shipwrecks from the Bronze Age through to the craft sunk in World War II, this is quite simply the most exciting book every published on the exploration of our seafaring past.
George Bass et al, Thames & Hudson, London 2005.
Cost £22.00 / £24.50 |
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A Spirit of Enquiry: Essays for Ted Wright
Ted Wright's contribution to boat and wetland archaeology has been
crucial. Equally important is his enthusiasm for the subject; infectious
and always encouraging. This collection of essays offered to Ted in
appreciation for this contribution to maritime archaeology.
Valerie Fenwick et al. The Nautical Archaeology Society et al, Portsmouth 1993.
Cost £12.50 / £15.00
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