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  1. Education
  2. UK System

UK System

The UK System incorporates our eLearning programme and streamlined credits that can be awarded for a variety of activities including courses, fieldwork, research and publication.

View the 2022 Education Programme here (or a printer-friendly version here)

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.... Read more

Published: 14th September, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2023

Author: Mark Beattie-Edwards

Protected Wreck Days

Protected Wreck Days

Every year we take qualified divers on an extraordinary experience visiting and learning about some of the UK's amazing protected wrecks. Read more to find out where we go and what we do........ Read more

Published: 21st July, 2018

Updated: 16th December, 2021

Author: Peta Knott

Skills Days

Skills Days

Continue your archaeological training at our practical Skills Days that take place on land or underwater. Get in the field with our Recorder Day and learn how to record a site through sketching, photography and video, then on the Surveyor Day learn how to complete a 2D survey of a site and how to use a planning frame to produce a scale drawing. Find out more here... Read more

Published: 25th September, 2018

Updated: 16th December, 2021

Author: Peta Knott

NAS UK Qualifications

NAS UK Qualifications

Members can obtain recognised NAS qualifications reflecting archaeological knowledge and skills gained through NAS Education Programme, partner organisation courses and self-directed fieldwork and research. There are three qualifications to work through: Foundation, Certificate and Award in Maritime Archaeology. Find out more here. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2018

Updated: 20th September, 2021

Author: Peta Knott

Maritime Archaeology Courses

Maritime Archaeology Courses

Learn specialist skills in particular areas. Anyone can take these courses and members can gain 5 credits/day toward a qualification if they wish. There are no prerequisites for these courses unless noted in the course documentation. Find out more here..... Read more

Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 27th August, 2021

Author: Peta Knott

Heritage Events

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... Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2018

Updated: 21st March, 2019

Author: Peta Knott

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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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Membership Types

Membership Types

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

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

Published: 14th April, 2021

Updated: 23rd March, 2023

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