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Traditional Boat Records' Archive

Traditional Boat Records' Archive

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

Published: 2nd May, 2019

Updated: 15th April, 2021

Author: Peta Knott

Location: Southampton University, Highfield Rd, Southampton, SO17 1BF

Welsh Wreck Web Research Project

Welsh Wreck Web Research Project

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

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 6th April, 2021

Author: Peta Knott

Chesil Beach Protected Wrecks

Chesil Beach Protected Wrecks

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

Published: 16th July, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Minesweeper MMS113

Minesweeper MMS113

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

Published: 17th September, 2018

Updated: 11th February, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Sandwich Flats Foreshore Fieldwork

Sandwich Flats Foreshore Fieldwork

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! Find out more here... Read more

Published: 6th February, 2019

Updated: 3rd December, 2020

Author: Peta Knott

Normans Bay Wreck

Normans Bay Wreck

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

Published: 23rd July, 2018

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Community Maritime Archaeology Projects' Map

Community Maritime Archaeology Projects' Map

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

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: Peta Knott

Big Anchor Project

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... Read more

Published: 29th May, 2018

Updated: 15th May, 2020

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Isle of Scilly Shipwrecks

Isle of Scilly Shipwrecks

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

Published: 14th June, 2019

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

In Search of Missing Vessels

In Search of Missing Vessels

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

Published: 31st October, 2018

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

East India Company Incidents

East India Company Incidents

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

Published: 18th January, 2019

Updated: 14th April, 2020

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Adopt a Wreck

Adopt a Wreck

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

Published: 29th May, 2018

Updated: 26th March, 2020

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  • Join Us

    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...

  • New Training Partner in Portugal

    New Training Partner in Portugal

    The NAS has signed a new International Training Partner Agreement with the Portuguese Navy Research Centre (CINAV) to teach NAS courses in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. Discover more here...

  • Meet Max our new intern

    Meet Max our new intern

    Welcome aboard to our latest Nautical Archaeology Society team member, Max Smith. Joining us from France where he studies information and communication, he will be part of our communications team as an intern. Over the summer Max is going to bring a fresh set of eyes to the NAS. Discover more about Max here......

  • Tracing The Equateur

    Tracing The Equateur

    French archaeology enthusiast and Dublin Bay diver, Morgane Mahaud has used the time out of water in 2020 as an opportunity to become a NAS member and participate to the Welsh Wreck Web Research Project. Morgane figured that if she could not physically access wrecks, she was going to explore their digital remains. Discover more here...

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  • International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

    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

    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

    eLearning

    Discounted price during lockdown period!!! 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. Discover more here...

  • Annual Conference

    Annual Conference

    2021 Conference - With the postponement of the 2020 physical event, we hope that we will be able to be in Ireland in 2022. In November 2021 we will be back online hosting a virtual event on the Pheedloop conference platform. Find out more here......

  • International Training Partners

    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

    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

    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

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

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Help Save The London

Help Save The London

Please 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 in the Thames Estuary 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

Updated: 16th March, 2021

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Membership Types

Membership Types

We have different types of membership to suit everyone including students, retirees, families, couples and non-UK residents. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2020

Updated: 29th September, 2020

Author: Peta Knott

Under The Water Webinars

Under The Water Webinars

In 2021 the NAS, supported by the Honor Frost Foundation, is excited to be hosting monthly talks on a wide range of topics. The "Under the Water" Webinar Series is open for all to join - dive in to explore the fascinating world of underwater cultural heritage. Discover more about the series here... Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 25th March, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Memorandum of Understanding with MSDS Marine

Memorandum of Understanding with MSDS Marine

The NAS are excited to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MSDS Marine Limited to bring together the extensive experience of both organisations for the benefit of underwater cultural heritage research, promotion, education and enjoyment. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 11th February, 2021

Updated: 9th March, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Tracing The Equateur

Tracing The Equateur

French archaeology enthusiast and Dublin Bay diver, Morgane Mahaud has used the time out of water in 2020 as an opportunity to become a NAS member and participate to the Welsh Wreck Web Research Project. Morgane figured that if she could not physically access wrecks, she was going to explore their digital remains. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Meet Max our new intern

Meet Max our new intern

Welcome aboard to our latest Nautical Archaeology Society team member, Max Smith. Joining us from France where he studies information and communication, he will be part of our communications team as an intern. Over the summer Max is going to bring a fresh set of eyes to the NAS. Discover more about Max here...... Read more

Published: 7th April, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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Published: 14th April, 2021

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