In 2019 the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) and the Maritime Archaeology Trust (MAT) ran training activities and series of public events based around the Chesil Beach protected wrecks off the coast of Weymouth. Discover more here.... Read more
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
Since 2016 the NAS has been working alongside other interested parties on the remains of what is believed to be a World War II Motor Minesweeper 113. The remains of the vessel lie on the Gosport foreshore on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour. NAS members are helping to record and research the remains of this piece of military heritage. Discover more about the M113 here... Read more
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 traditional boat plans, digital scans and photographs to make them accessible for public research. We're also training 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
This maritime compendium covers the archipelago of the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. It also covers the surrounding sea areas which use Scilly as a focus, i.e. incidents, usually referred to as ‘off Scilly’. The Seven Stones are certainly included and some incidents may cover an area nearer to the Wolf Rock and Land’s End. Discover more here..... Read more
NAS member and fellow, Ed Cumming (MIBEC Publications) has created an invaluable "A Compendium of Potentially Missing Vessels recorded in the British Press in the 19th Century". You can freely search the entire index of 822 pages. Discover more here... Read more
The object of this research by NAS Fellow, Ed Cumming, has been to identify and, if possible, to give extra detail to total loss incidents incurred by the major ships of the English (later British) East India Company, 1600 to 1834. 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
No matter whether wooden wrecks, fish traps, metal planes or individual finds are your thing, come and practice your archaeological skills on the beach at Sandwich Flats! Read more
The Normans Bay Wreck, was designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act in 2006 as an English or Dutch ship of unknown identity, dating between the 17th and 18th centuries AD. We have been working on the site with our members since 2010 and now believe that we have identified the wreck. Discover more here... Read more