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Identifying Environmental and Explosive Hazards on Wrecks – Supporting the protection of our nautical past and environment from our lazy chair

Rob Konings recently took part in the online training course - Identifying Environmental and Explosive Hazards on Wrecks. Here you can discover his experience of this course.
Chesil Beach Wrecks Dive Trail

In 2019 the NAS and the Maritime Archaeology Trust ran training activities and series of public events based around the Chesil Beach protected wrecks off the coast of Weymouth. The project, funded by Historic England included the creation of a Virtual Dive Trail. Discover more here...
Queen of Sweden Dive Trail

The Drottningen af Swerige, or ‘Queen of Sweden’, is a Swedish East Indiaman wrecked in 1745. ts crew, who survived the sinking, had sought to take the ship into sheltered waters of Bressay Sound in blizzard conditions when the vessel hit the rock. The site is a well-known dive site enjoyed by local and visiting divers. Discover more here...
3 Peaks in 24 Hours for Save The London

In May 2022 NAS Trustee and Supporter, Alex Denny is undertaking the three peaks challenge in support of the Save The London campaign. You can support Alex's efforts 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

The 2022 Annual Conference will be held in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland on the 19th and 20th November 2022. We were excited to be in Ireland in 2022 in partnership with the CHERISH Project and The Irish Underwater Council. Discover more about the event 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....
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...
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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...
University Courses in Nautical Archaeology

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