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There are so many ways to get involved with us and with nautical archaeology, including

UK Education Programme
With our International Training Partners
Projects
Research
Dive Trails
Annual Conference
Adopt a Wreck Scheme
The NAS Dive Club
Volunteering
Member's Research Group
Become a Trustee
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And much much more...........

Latest

How to make part of a boat... or a beach-hut

As a NAS member, Ben Saunders recently had the opportunity to participate in a free boat building workshop with the Dunoon CARS project. Here he tells us about his experience that started with a watery commute…
A trip to Turkey is no holiday!

As Education Manager, I fully acknowledge that I have the best job in the world. Not only do I get to work with a fantastic bunch of NAS members, I also get the opportunity to travel to some amazing places. I’ve just spent five days in Antalya on the south coast of Turkey. Let me tell you why I was there.
Sinking a fake wreck is harder than you think!

As NAS members and the NAS dive club found out recently, sinking a fake wreck is harder than you think! We've been creating a new 'archaeological site' at Vobster Quay ready to run more Skills Days.
Archaeological Science and Conservation of Marine Finds

Hands-on experience conserving archaeological finds from the marine environment including artefacts raised from the Rooswijk and London wrecks.

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....
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...
CovED Talks: NAS Weekly Webcast

To make the best out of the current challenging times, the Nautical Archaeology Society created a series of free online lunchtime talks. Inspired by the popular TEDtalks, our #CovEDTalks were designed to promote #SelfEducation during #SelfIsolation. Watch them all here...
Membership Types

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

Become a PADI Wreck Detective with a distinctive speciality written by the NAS to help you enjoy wreck dives even more. The course is ideal for anyone wanting to enhance their knowledge base and dive skills, whilst meeting other like minded divers on a fun activity. Discover more here...
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....
Heritage Events

We run behind-the-scenes tours of museums, historic vessels and places of maritime interest for our members. Read more to find out about our heritage events...
Dive Trails

The UK heritage agencies have supported the development of diver trails around the country to facilitate access to the country’s protected wrecks. The NAS has help establish four of the trails as well as three virtual dives that help non-divers experience the pleasure of exploring a historic wreck. Discover more about dive trails here...
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...
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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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