Are you looking for something productive to do whilst in self-isolation that will help you maintain your interest and improve your knowledge of maritime archaeology? Then get involved with our Welsh Wrecks Web Research Project! Read more
To make the best out of the current challenging times, the Nautical Archaeology Society is starting a series of free online lunchtime talks – and we want you to be part of it. Inspired by the popular TEDtalks, our #CovEDtalks are designed to promote #SelfEducation during #SelfIsolation and will be stand-alone half-hour talks on Tuesdays at 12:30-13:00 (London). Read more
New NAS member Dan joined us for a week of early morning starts and fieldwork on the beautiful Sandwich Flats surrounded by shipwrecks and fish traps. Find out what he discovered here... Read more
Our Education Officer, Peta Knott, started off the year with a trip to Boston – the Boston where it’s best to not mention tea! Here, she shares her experience of a conference where everything is bigger! Read more
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Check out the numerous community maritime archaeology projects that are taking place around the UK. See which ones are happening close to you! Read more
In partnership with Southampton University, we're creating an archive of small boat plans and photographs to make them accessible for public research. We're also going to train a team of volunteers to make this happen! Read more
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... Read more
The Adopt a Wreck scheme was originally devised in 2000 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The scheme serves as a way of encouraging the public to actively record the sites they are visiting and everyone who has adopted a site is encouraged to submit their work for the annual Adopt a Wreck Award. Discover more here... Read more
This year the Nautical Archaeology Society, The Irish Underwater Council (CFT) and The CHERISH Project will be co-hosting a two-day conference in Dublin titled "SeaChange: Human and Climate Influences on our Maritime Past". Find out more about the 2020 event and previous events here....... Read more
We have different types of membership to suit everyone including students, retirees, families, couples and non-UK residents. Read more
Keeping you updated with nautical events, conferences, field schools, courses and exhibitions from around the world, so you never need miss out! Read more
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…. Read more
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. Read more