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Historically, the small town of Ilfracombe was the only safe natural harbour on the North Devon coast and located just over 20 nautical miles from Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel. Recently, the dive boat Barbara B chartered by the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) was unable to make that trip safely due to poor weather conditions and we found ourselves stranded for the day. Leon R Smith tells us this tale...
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Find out what our work experience got up to when we let him loose on The Big Cannon Project database!
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Try your hand at shipwreck archaeology on the beach at this drop-in event. Under the guidance of experienced archaeologists learn how to record a real shipwreck. Then use that information to discover the history of the vessel when it was still afloat. All welcome. Wellies recommended!
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Rob Konings is a NAS member who is based in the Netherlands but often crosses over to the UK for our training courses. This was not necessary for our recent Archaeological Project Management course as Rob just dialled in and enjoyed a day of online learning with more story telling than he expected. He writes about his experience here -
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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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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. In November 2024 we will be in Durham hosting the "Archaeology of Waterways Conference. The Programme for the conference will be announced soon. Discover more about our annual conference 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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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....
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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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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...
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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....
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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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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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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...
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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