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  1. Who are we
  2. Our Awards

Recognising Excellence

We recognise the efforts of our members and authors through a number of Awards and Prizes, including the Adopt a Wreck Award, the Honor Frost Foundation Open Access Prize, the Keith Muckelroy Award and the Joan Du Plat Taylor grant scheme.

Fellows

Fellows

The NAS Fellows have all made major contributions to the affairs of the Society and the development of the NAS within the discipline of nautical archaeology. All NAS members are encouraged to put forward names for fellowship nomination each year by the 31st August deadline. There are undoubtedly many members who deserve recognition in this way. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2018

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Peta Knott

Adopt a Wreck Award

Adopt a Wreck Award

Every year the NAS awards the Adopt a Wreck Award to the person or group who has made the most significant contribution to archaeology and researched through the Adopt a Wreck scheme. Applications normally close in October with the award being given at the NAS Annual Conference in November. Discover more here.... Read more

Published: 28th October, 2017

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Keith Muckelroy Award

Keith Muckelroy Award

In 2009 the NAS took over the administration of the Keith Muckelroy Memorial Award from the Council for British Archaeology. The Keith Muckelroy Memorial Award winners are normally announced at the annual Conference of the Nautical Archaeology Society in the November. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 27th July, 2018

Updated: 21st March, 2022

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Honor Frost Foundation IJNA Open Access Prize

The HFF IJNA Open Access Award was established in 2016 to give an article the benefit of Open Access, without the cost. Open access is a feature by which internet users can read and download a journal article without being a subscriber or paying for it individually. This makes the research available to a larger audience, which is beneficial to both readers and researchers alike. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2018

Updated: 13th December, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Du Plat Taylor Grant Scheme

Joan Du Plat Taylor (1906–1983) was one of the first maritime archaeologists. She campaigned to bring nautical archaeology into the academic fold and was instrumental in establishing the Council for Nautical Archaeology and was founder editor of the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (IJNA) from 1972-1980. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2018

Updated: 16th July, 2020

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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    Secrets of old wood revealed!

    Being a Londoner, NAS member Paul Harwood put his reliance on public transport to the test to attend the NAS course about old wood at Stoney Cove in Leicestershire. Read more below to find out about his adventures!

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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...

  • Annual Conference

    Annual Conference

    Tickets Now On Sale... The 2022 Annual Conference will be held in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland between the 18th and 21st November 2022. We were excited to be in Ireland in 2022 in partnership with the CHERISH Project, Diving Ireland and the National Monuments Service. Discover more about the event and book your tickets here....

  • eLearning

    eLearning

    We are excited to launch brand new versions of our award winning eLearning courses to help you begin your archaeological training from the comfort of your own home. There are three courses available, with each made up of a series of modules which include images, videos, animations and quizzes. Discover more about our eLearning courses here....

  • University Courses in Nautical Archaeology

    University Courses in Nautical Archaeology

    Want to learn more about which Universities offer nautical archaeology modules and courses? Look no further!

  • Join Us or Renew

    Join Us or Renew

    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...

  • Under The Water Webinars 2021

    Under The Water Webinars 2021

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

  • 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. Discover more about NASAC here....

  • 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...

  • Our Mission

    Our Mission

    For 50 years our mission has been to research, record and protect underwater and coastal heritage for the benefit of everyone.

  • 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...

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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

Join Us or Renew

Join Us or Renew

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: 14th April, 2021

Updated: 24th May, 2022

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