Editors

The NAS is lucky to have some amazing editors to spearhead our range of publications. They are always happy to talk to members about how to publish research in the newsfeed, the IJNA or in the monograph series.

Miranda Richardson - IJNA Editor

Miranda started as the Editor of the IJNA in 2012. She is based in France but regularly attends NAS meetings and events in the UK and abroad. Miranda can be contacted on: [email protected]

Dr Paula Martin - IJNA Book Reviews Editor

Paula can be contacted on [email protected]

Dr John Cooper - Website Newsfeed Editor

John can be contacted on [email protected]

NAS Monograph Series Editor - Currently Vacant

Authors seeking to publish in the monograph series are invited to contact the NAS

NAS, Fort Cumberland, Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9LD. Email: [email protected]

Latest

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

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).
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).

President

Our president Phil Harding, a famous face from Channel 4's popular archaeology series Time Team. He became president of NAS in 2004. An acknowledged expert on flint-knapping, he has taught NAS courses on the subject.
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.
Trustees

As a charity the NAS is managed by a group of dedicated volunteer trustees who also act as the company directors. The trustees are legally responsible for the operation of the Society. Discover more about our Trustees here...
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.
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.
Tutors

Meet the amazing team of tutors that work with the NAS Staff to deliver our courses around the UK.
International Tutors

Meet the International Tutors who have the responsibility of designing and delivering our training courses around the world, including throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America and Africa.
Our partners

Together, we can make a difference for heritage. We have years of experience developing partnerships, and we work tirelessly to help all of our amazing partners play their part in the protection and preservation of our heritage.

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...
Join Us

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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