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A Visit to the Vasa, by Alex Denny

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

'Diving in at the Deep End': An update from our new Public Engagement Officer

Charlotte Crumpler, our new Public Engagement Officer offers her thoughts on her first few weeks as an NAS staff member.Read more

The S-to-Z of Ropes and Cordage

Long-time NAS member Nick Reed has a new-found knowledge of post-medieval rope and cordage after attending a recent NAS course on the subject, here, Nick shows us the ropes.Read more

Rescue Excavations Near Dreumel

You don’t have to dive deep to encounter remarkable archaeology under water. Here NAS member Peter Seinen reports on the rescue of a 7m-long punt in the floodplain of the River Meuse.Read more

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!Read more

Underwater Heritage Protection

Australia enacted new legislation to protect the country’s underwater cultural heritage, replacing forty-year-old legislation. Danielle Wilkinson and Bob MacKintosh of Wessex Archaeology assess the new framework.Read more

Back to the Rooswijk

NAS membership was once more Duncan Ross’s gateway to hands-on involvement on a major underwater archaeological project.Read more

One for the Memoires

Here lifelong yachtsman and new diver Kees Post relates how an encounter with the NAS website turned a passion for the sea into a close encounter with some 2,000-year-old artefacts in Croatia — all in the space of 8 months.Read more

NAS Protected Wreck Day gives members a close encounter with two UK protected wrecks

The chance to dive two sites of historic significance was a dream come true for archaeology enthusiast and NAS member Duncan Ross.Read more

NAS Intern Dives Straight In

Intern, Persefoni Lesgidi, reflects on her part-time but activity-packed internship at NAS HQ.Read more

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Invincible Wreck and A1 Submarine Protected Wrecks Day

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.

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.

Holland No.5 and Normans' Bay Protected Wrecks Day

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).

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).

International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

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...

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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.........

Annual Conference

With presentations from both professional and amateur archaeologists, the NAS Annual Conference is an opportunity for the NAS community to exchange news and ideas—about the latest research, member activities, and access to our shared heritage. It’s a chance to network with friends and colleagues from the UK and elsewhere. Find out more about this year’s event 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...

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!

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.

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.

Our Mission

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

NAS UK Qualifications

There are three qualifications that NAS members in the UK can work through as they develop their archaeological skills. Members progress through these qualifications by earning credits which are accrued by participating in courses, events and fieldwork. Find out more here....

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