Nautical Archaeology Society

Sharing the Significance of Our Maritime Heritage in East Africa

On a one off NAS course, a team of archaeologists from St Andrews University recently partnered with the University of Dar es Salaam to teach Tanzanians how to research and preserve their local underwater heritage. Researchers Edward Pollard, Richard Bates, Ellie Graham, and Elgidius Ichumbak tell their story… Read more
Rope Recording: Another tangent to underwater historic exploration, by Ali Bessell

Long-term NAS member, Ali Bessell, re-finds her way back to NAS activities after a long absence, and learns all about rope recording. Find out what she discovered here... Read more
A Chilly Dip on the Gribshunden Bodes Well for Future Excavations, by Phil Short

Extreme diver, director of Dark Water Exploration Ltd and NAS member, Phil Short recounts his recent quick, cold dip into perfectly preserved Swedish history. With plans to go back for more! Find out more about what he discovered here... Read more
Big Anchor Project Makes a Splash

Citizen archaeologists around the world are being urged to share their anchor ‘finds’ following the relaunch of The Big Anchor Project that aims to be the world’s biggest public record of these iconic objects. Discover more here... Read more

Discovery is just the beginning

Promoting the preservation, protection and research of our nautical heritage.

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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.

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Without you — our 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...

International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Webinar Series

IJNA Webinar No.2, our second live Webinar will take place on Wednesday 24th April 2019. 'Is my ship a wreck? Exploring deposition variety' will include five fantastic panellists, each featured in the IJNA. Discover more here...

Dive Trails

The UK heritage agencies have supported the development of diver trails around the country to facilitate access to the country’s protected wrecks. The NAS has help establish four of the trails as well as three virtual dives that help non-divers experience the pleasure of exploring a historic wreck. Discover more about dive trails here...

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Big Anchor Project

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...

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UK: Walking Tour of Roman and Medieval London Ports

Explore present day London and see the physical evidence for the Roman and medieval ports of London. Read more
Start: 5^th October, 2019 at 10:00am

End: 5^th October, 2019 at 3:00pm

Published: 15^th November, 2018

Updated: 21^st March, 2019

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Location: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
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UK: Invincible Wreck and A1 Submarine Protected Wrecks Day

SOLD OUT ! - A chance to dive with the NAS Diving Club (NASAC) on two of England's protected wrecks in one day. We visit the Invincible shipwreck (launched 1744, sank 1758) and the A1 submarine (launched 1902, sank 1914), both of which lie at a maximum depth of c.14m. Read more
Start: 9^th September, 2019 at 12:00am

End: 9^th September, 2019 at 12:00am

Published: 7^th December, 2018

Updated: 21^st March, 2019

Author: Peta Knott

Location: Fort Cumberland, Fort Cumberland Road, Southsea, PO4 9LD
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UK: Holland No.5 and Normans' Bay Protected Wrecks Day

SOLD OUT !! A chance to dive two of the UK’s protected wrecks in one day. A morning dive on the Holland 5 submarine (32m) followed by the wreck trail around the cannon on the 17th century Normans' Bay site (12m). Read more
Start: 22^nd July, 2019 at 7:00am

End: 22^nd July, 2019 at 7:00pm

Published: 7^th December, 2018

Updated: 5^th April, 2019

Author: Peta Knott

Location: Sovereign Harbour North, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 5DD
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UK: SOLD OUT! Holland No.5 and Normans' Bay Protected Wrecks Day

SOLD OUT!! A chance to dive two of the UK’s protected wrecks in one day. A morning dive on the Holland 5 submarine (32m) followed by the wreck trail around the cannon on the 17th century Normans' Bay site (12m). Read more
Start: 6^th September, 2019 at 12:00am

End: 6^th September, 2019 at 12:00am

Published: 7^th December, 2018

Updated: 21^st March, 2019

Author: Peta Knott

Location: Sovereign Harbour North, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 5DD
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International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Webinar Series

IJNA Webinar No.2, our second live Webinar will take place on Wednesday 24th April 2019. 'Is my ship a wreck? Exploring deposition variety' will include five fantastic panellists, each featured in the IJNA. Discover more here... Read more
Thorness Bay Dive Trail

The Thorness Bay dive trail was created by MSDS Marine and Pascoe Archaeology with funding from Historic England. The NAS has arranged access to the site in July 2019. Discover more here... Read more
A Chilly Dip on the Gribshunden Bodes Well for Future Excavations, by Phil Short

Extreme diver, director of Dark Water Exploration Ltd and NAS member, Phil Short recounts his recent quick, cold dip into perfectly preserved Swedish history. With plans to go back for more! Find out more about what he discovered here... Read more
Rope Recording: Another tangent to underwater historic exploration, by Ali Bessell

Long-term NAS member, Ali Bessell, re-finds her way back to NAS activities after a long absence, and learns all about rope recording. Find out what she discovered here... Read more

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