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Dive Trails

Discover the virtual and physical protected wreck dive trails that have been created by the NAS and other organisations. 

HMT Arfon Dive Trail

The HMT Arfon is an exceptionally well preserved armed trawler dating from the First World War. Thanks to the Maritime Archaeology Trust, with support of Historic England, you can now explore the surviving features of the wreck, via a virtual dive trail and find out how the wreck has become a home for marine life. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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HMS Falmouth Dive Trail

To mark the centenary of her loss Historic England commissioned new research into the wreck of HMS Falmouth including the creation of a 3D digital model. The research, carried out by Fjordr Ltd, tells more about the history and significance of the light cruiser. Take a virtual dive on HMS Falmouth and discover more here... Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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A1 Submarine Dive Trail

In 2013 the Nautical Archaeology Society with funding from English Heritage (now Historic England) established a diver visitor trail on the protected wreck of the HMS m/A1 submarine that sunk in in the eastern Solent in 1911. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Normans Bay Wreck Dive Trail

In 2017 the NAS, with funding support from Historic England, developed a virtual diver trail for the Norman's Bay Wreck to increase the public access to the wreck site. The NAS dive the Norman's Bay Wreck every year as part of our Protected Wreck Days programme of events. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 26th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Holland No.5 Submarine Dive Trail

With grant support from Historic England the NAS has created a virtual diver trail on the protected wreck of the Holland No.5 Submarine. The resulting photogrammetry survey was used to create the immersive experience with supporting information. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 26th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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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

Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 16th July, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Duart Point Wreck Dive Trail

The Duart wreck is a Historic Marine Protected Area under the Marine (Scotland) Act of 2010, and diving visits can be made at any time without a licence, provided nothing is disturbed or removed. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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The London Dive Trail

This virtual dive trail was commissioned by Historic England and created by Cotswold Archaeology in collaboration with ArtasMedia, CyanSub and MSDS Marine. Discover more about The London dive trail here.. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Rooswijk Dive Trail

Historic England commissioned this virtual dive trail which was created by MSDS Marine in collaboration with the Rooswijk1740 project partners. Discover more about the Rooswijk virtual dive trail here... Read more

Published: 11th February, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Coronation Dive Trail

The Coronation Diver Trail was established by members of the Coronation Wreck Project team with funding from Historic England and the Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust. Discover more here.. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2019

Updated: 28th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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U8 Submarine Dive Trail

In 2017 Historic England commissioned MSDS Marine to created a virtual trail of the U8 Submarine to anyone to explore this unique submarine which was one of the Imperial German Navy's first U-boats. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 5th February, 2019

Updated: 28th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Invincible Dive Trail

The virtual dive trail of HMS Invincible was created by Pascoe Archaeology in collaboration with ArtasMedia and CyanSub with funding from Historic England. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 5th February, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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  • The Fate of the ISCA Collection: The World’s Largest Collection of Traditional and Vernacular Boats

    Founding member of NAS and regular saviour of maritime heritage Valerie Fenwick and NAS member, Southampton University PhD candidate and historic boat enthusiast Jack Pink recall a remarkable collection of international boats that were once part of our UK cultural heritage but have now been dispersed overseas.

  • Announcing the New Ocean Decade Heritage Network

    Maritime archaeologist, long-term NAS supporter and now co-chair of the ODHN Organising Committee, Antony Firth reports on this new initiative that’s getting ready for ten years of important heritage activities across the globe.

  • Three and a Half Credits Short of the Certificate, by Neil Cooper

    After only being a NAS member for six months, Neil Cooper decided to dive into the unknown and attend the NAS annual conference. Here he tells his tale….

  • Intertidal Survey - past and present techniques

    Learn from the experts about how an intertidal site would have been surveyed in the past using a plane table and then see how this compares to the more modern technique of total station survey. Participants will get hands on practice of these two pieces of survey equipment and will be working on the wreck of the Helping Hand. Skills learnt at this course will be useful for surveying intertidal sites in the future!

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  • International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

    The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology is a forum for the exchange of ideas and research relevant to all aspects of nautical and maritime archaeology. Discover more about our journal here...

  • Join Us

    Indulge your passion for nautical archaeology, and help us explore, preserve and record the world’s intertidal and underwater heritage for future generations. Discover more about us here...

  • eLearning

    You can begin your archaeological training from the comfort of your own home with our eLearning Programme. There are three courses available and each is made up of a series of lessons which include images, videos and examples to demonstrate the information. Find out more here...

  • Annual Conference

    This year the Nautical Archaeology Society and the Ordnance Society co-hosted a two-day conference examining how ship and ordnance remains found on land and under the sea help our understanding of our maritime past. Find out more about this year’s event here.......

  • International Training Partners

    For over 20 years we have be proud to have International Training Partners that teach our courses all around the world. They adapt our core syllabus to their own particular needs and deliver courses using their own preferred sites and facilities. Find out more here...

  • Staff

    The NAS employs a small core team of dedicated people at our head office in Portsmouth, UK The team manage the day to day running of the charity and are often found travelling around the world for courses, fieldschools, conferences and meetings.

  • Intensive NAS course in Mexico City

    NAS tutor Dr Jorge M. Herrera ran a two-week NAS course at the National University (UNAM) in Mexico City. Learn more here!

  • Vice Presidents

    The NAS is fortunate to have the support of Vice Presidents that bring years of knowledge and experience of the heritage sectors. Our Vice Presidents come from archaeological academia, museum services, advocacy and oceanography.

  • Dive Club

    NASAC is a volunteer run archaeological dive club affiliated to the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) and is run by NAS members for NAS members. Our purpose is to provide project-based archaeological diving opportunities for NAS members.

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    Our mission is to research, record and protect underwater and coastal heritage for the benefit of everyone.

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Indulge your passion for nautical archaeology, and help us explore, preserve and record the world’s intertidal and underwater heritage for future generations. Discover more about us here... Read more

Published: 29th May, 2018

Updated: 7th May, 2019

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Help us to raise £200,000 to support the work of The London Shipwreck Trust to advance, promote and provide for the preservation of the amazing London shipwreck and its artefacts for public benefit and to protect it for future generations. Discover more here... Read more

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Published: 29th May, 2018

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International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Webinar Series

The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Webinar Series is a great way to hear from and ask questions of some of the world's leading authors in nautical archaeology. Discover more here..... Read more

Published: 15th January, 2019

Updated: 26th November, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Saving Our Maritime Heritage: The London

NAS CEO Mark Beattie-Edwards discusses why historical shipwrecks like the London, lost on the Thames Estuary, hold significance in today's society, and what we can do to protect them. Discover more about the wreck of the London here.... Read more

Published: 5th February, 2019

Updated: 2nd July, 2019

Author: Charlotte Crumpler

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