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May 2026: We are excited to announce a £199,060 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to protect the coastal archaeology of Sandwich Bay in Kent and establish a self-sustaining community group to actively investigate and promote the unique heritage at Sandwich Bay. Discover more here......
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The first recipients of grants from the International Nautical Archaeology Foundation (INAF) have been announced, following the launch of its inaugural grant programme on 1 January 2026. Discover more here.....
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NASAC members have begun a new underwater archaeology project in Langstone Harbour to uncover the identity and story behind a century-old shipwreck,which coincides with Portsmouth’s landmark centenary celebrations in 2026. Discover more here....
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Our Education Manager Peta Knott recently popped over the pond to the Caribbean to take part in a symposium alongside fellow Accredited NGOs with the UNESCO 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. Read on to find out about the activities and adventures....
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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...
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This year (2026) rather than hosting own own event we are supporting and participating in the 2nd Early Watercraft Association (EWA) Congress taking place in Derry-Londonderry on the 6-8 November and NAS members will be offered discounted tickets. Discover more here....
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Want to learn more about which Universities offer nautical archaeology modules and courses? Look no further!
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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...
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Find all the latest maritime heritage jobs, conferences and opportunities for career development here.
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Our award winning entry-level eLearning courses will 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....
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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...
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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 is working with volunteer divers to help document the site for the UK and Dutch heritage agencies. Discover more here...
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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....
We have different types of membership to suit everyone including students, retirees, families, couples and non-UK residents.
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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...
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