Our heritage is continuously under threat of damage or destruction by environmental and human action. Read more
By starting with the basics we believe that everyone can help record our nautical past Read more
We aim to preserve an accurate record of the past by improving archaeological techniques and encouraging publication and research. Read more
Promoting the preservation, protection and research of our nautical heritage.
Our award-winning training programme allows people around the world of all interests and abilities to learn about and appreciate our maritime heritage. It is accredited and internationally recognised, and has been running for over 30 years. In 2011, we won the inaugural Archaeology Training Forum Award.
Without you—supporters, members and sponsors — we would not be able to do our work, protecting our global nautical heritage. Join us if you too have a passion for our maritime past and want to get involved, on the foreshore or under water. You will learn that discovery really is just the beginning.....
The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology is the world’s leading academic journal in the field of maritime, nautical and underwater archaeology. Since its foundation in 1972, it has been a forum for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas and research. It is published for the Society by Wiley. Discover more about our journal here...
The NAS has helped establish diver trails around the UK to facilitate access to the country’s protected wrecks. Some include virtual dives that help non-divers experience the pleasure of exploring a historic wreck. Discover more here.....
Indulge your passion for nautical archaeology. Your membership will also help us explore, preserve and record the world’s intertidal and underwater heritage for future generations. There are other benefits too.........
The Big Anchor Project aims to develop a global tool for the identification of anchors. The initiative is managed by the NAS with the help of various project partners and supporters. The project is building a freely accessible, online database of anchors which can serve as a valuable tool for anybody undertaking research or with a general interest in the subject. Discover more here...
Learn all you need to know about post-medieval rope to become part of the volunteer team recording and providing first-aid conservation to the vast amounts of rope and cordage recently raised from the Invincible wreck during the Maritime Archaeology Sea Trusts' excavation. Read more
Explore present day London and see the physical evidence for the Roman and medieval ports of London. Read more
Learn about the technique of photogrammetry using artefacts from the Rooswijk shipwreck. Read more
Charlotte Crumpler, our new Public Engagement Officer offers her thoughts on her first few weeks as an NAS staff member. Read more
Alex Denny recently took part in the visit to the impressive Vasa Museum in Stockholm with the NAS, here he offers an insiders sneak peak into his experience of the trip. Read more