Hidden just off Chesil Beach lie two wreck sites which, although they have been the focus of investigations for over 10 years, their identity remains a mystery. This year the Nautical Archaeology Society and Maritime Archaeology Trust are partnering to reveal the secrets of the wrecks and bring past research to the digital world with the help of local divers, and they’re giving the public a chance to get involved. Read more
News and announcements from the NAS
On a one off NAS course, a team of archaeologists from St Andrews University recently partnered with the University of Dar es Salaam to teach Tanzanians how to research and preserve their local underwater heritage. Researchers Edward Pollard, Richard Bates, Ellie Graham, and Elgidius Ichumbak tell their story… Read more
NAS CEO Mark Beattie-Edwards discusses why historical shipwrecks like the London, lost on the Thames Estuary, hold significance in today's society, and what we can do to protect them. Discover more about the wreck of the London here.... Read more
Citizen archaeologists around the world are being urged to share their anchor ‘finds’ following the relaunch of The Big Anchor Project that aims to be the world’s biggest public record of these iconic objects. Discover more here... Read more
The UK’s nautical heritage is under constant threat from the ravages of nature as well as human impact. The NAS' objective is to advance education and awareness of nautical and maritime archaeological heritage so that it can be saved for future generations. Discover more here..... Read more