As part of the UnPath'd Waters Project the NAS are helping to address the need to link archives together to maximise the research potential and to make maritime archaeological sites more accessible, providing tangible links to British history through engagement especially with the non-diving general public. Discover more here..... Read more
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Protection of Wrecks Act (1973), Bite-Sized Training for All project will provide free online interactive training for current and prospective Protected Wreck Licensees. Read more
Every year the Society hosts a two day annual conference. In 2023 we hosted a virtual event celebrating 50 Years of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973. Videos will be on YouTube in the New Year. Discover more about this year's conference and previous events here.... Read more
The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Webinar Series is a great way to hear from and ask questions of some of the world's leading authors in nautical archaeology. Discover more here..... Read more
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Find out about maritime events and activities online or around the world that you can be part of and learn more about maritime cultural heritage. Read more
Find all the latest maritime heritage jobs, conferences and opportunities for career development here. Read more
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... Read more
In 2009 the NAS took over the administration of the Keith Muckelroy Memorial Award from the Council for British Archaeology. The Keith Muckelroy Memorial Award winners are normally announced at the annual Conference of the Nautical Archaeology Society in the November. Discover more here... Read more
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. Read more
As both a national charity and a limited company the NAS has to annually report its activities to the UK Charity Commission as well as to Companies House.... Read more
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. Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more