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  2. Dive Trails

Dive Trails

Discover the virtual and physical protected wreck dive trails that have been created by the NAS and other organisations. 

Duart Point Wreck Dive Trail

Duart Point Wreck Dive Trail

The Duart wreck is a Historic Marine Protected Area under the Marine (Scotland) Act of 2010, and diving visits can be made at any time without a licence, provided nothing is disturbed or removed. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 16th August, 2022

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Iona II Dive Trail

Iona II Dive Trail

The paddle steamer Iona II is a protected wreck lying of the east coast of Lundy where she foundered after setting sail to assist in the American Civil War. The Dive Trail was commissioned by Historic England and established by Wessex Archaeology and The Landmark Trust. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 5th February, 2019

Updated: 16th August, 2022

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Chesil Beach Wrecks Dive Trail

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... Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Normans Bay Wreck Dive Trail

Normans Bay Wreck Dive Trail

In 2017 the NAS, with funding support from Historic England, developed a virtual diver trail for the Norman's Bay Wreck to increase the public access to the wreck site. The NAS dive the Norman's Bay Wreck every year as part of our Protected Wreck Days programme of events. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 26th February, 2021

Updated: 26th March, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

The London Dive Trail

The London Dive Trail

This virtual dive trail was commissioned by Historic England and created by Cotswold Archaeology in collaboration with ArtasMedia, CyanSub and MSDS Marine. Discover more about The London dive trail here.. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2021

Updated: 26th March, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Holland No.5 Submarine Dive Trail

Holland No.5 Submarine Dive Trail

With grant support from Historic England the NAS has created a virtual diver trail on the protected wreck of the Holland No.5 Submarine. The resulting photogrammetry survey was used to create the immersive experience with supporting information. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 26th February, 2019

Updated: 15th February, 2021

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Thorness Bay Dive Trail

Thorness Bay Dive Trail

The Thorness Bay dive trail was created by MSDS Marine and Pascoe Archaeology with funding from Historic England. The NAS has arranged access to the site in July 2019. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 16th July, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

A1 Submarine Dive Trail

A1 Submarine Dive Trail

In 2013 the Nautical Archaeology Society with funding from English Heritage (now Historic England) established a diver visitor trail on the protected wreck of the HMS m/A1 submarine that sunk in in the eastern Solent in 1911. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

HMT Arfon Dive Trail

HMT Arfon Dive Trail

The HMT Arfon is an exceptionally well preserved armed trawler dating from the First World War. Thanks to the Maritime Archaeology Trust, with support of Historic England, you can now explore the surviving features of the wreck, via a virtual dive trail and find out how the wreck has become a home for marine life. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

HMS Falmouth Dive Trail

HMS Falmouth Dive Trail

To mark the centenary of her loss Historic England commissioned new research into the wreck of HMS Falmouth including the creation of a 3D digital model. The research, carried out by Fjordr Ltd, tells more about the history and significance of the light cruiser. Take a virtual dive on HMS Falmouth and discover more here... Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Association Dive Trail

Association Dive Trail

The Association virtual dive trail was commissioned by Historic England and created by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Maritime Archaeology Society (CIMAS). Discover more here... Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2019

Updated: 2nd March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Bartholomew Ledges Dive Trail

Bartholomew Ledges Dive Trail

This Bartholomew Ledges virtual dive trail was commissioned by Historic England and created by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Maritime Archaeology Society. Discover more here... Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2019

Updated: 2nd March, 2019

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

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  • Discovering Klein Hollandia - a Warship from the Dutch Golden Age of Sail

    Discovering Klein Hollandia - a Warship from the Dutch Golden Age of Sail

    This is the first talk ever given on the discovery of the Klein Hollandia - and it's free! Hear about this exciting discovery from the chief investigator, our CEO Mark Beattie- Edwards, whilst being surrounded by Dutch paintings of the era. 

  • Pakistan Heritage Research

    Pakistan Heritage Research

    Be part of the NAS Research Group's project to uncover the maritime heritage of Pakistan through UK and online archives.

  • Welcome to Morgan

    Welcome to Morgan

    Meet Morgan, a 21-year-old maritime archaeology student at the University of Southampton who is excited to be volunteering with us. Discover more about Morgan here...

  • Invincible Illustration Online Project

    Invincible Illustration Online Project

    Be part of an online volunteer team illustrating artefacts recently raised and conserved from the HMS Invincible shipwreck.

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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

    Every year the Society hosts a two day annual conference. In 2023 we plan to be back on the South coast of England celebrating 50 Years of the Protection of Wrecks Act. More information to be announced soon. Discover more about previous events 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!

  • 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....

  • 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...

  • Klein Hollandia

    Klein Hollandia

    Since 2019 the NAS has been recording and researching a historic wreck found by a dive boat skipper off the Sussex coast. Now designated as a protected wreck, the NAS has been working with volunteer divers to help document the site for the UK and Dutch heritage agencies. Discover more 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....

  • 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...

  • Help Save The London

    Help Save The London

    Please help us to raise £200,000 to support the work of local volunteer dive team 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.

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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

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Updated: 25th February, 2023

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