What is the NAS?

The Nautical Archaeology Society is a non-government organisation formed to further interest in our underwater cultural heritage.

Who Belongs?

  • Divers
  • Non-divers
  • Archaeologists
  • Conservationists
  • Historians
  • Interested people throughout the world

What are the aims of the NAS?

  • To preserve our archaeological heritage in the marine environment
  • To act as a focus for coastal and marine archaeology
  • To involve divers and non-divers
  • To provide education, training and information
  • To improve techniques of surveying, recording, excavation and conservation
  • To promote publication and research

Who helps the NAS?

  • A number of full/part time employees run the NAS with assistance from NAS members who work on a voluntary basis. Their time and help is gratefully acknowledged.


The NAS Logo
Explained

What can you do in the NAS?

  • Assist in the search for evidence of past marine activities in seas, rivers, lakes or on land
  • Survey historic wrecks and other archaeological sites
  • Receive training in underwater archaeological techniques
  • Record and publish new discoveries
  • Help reconstruct and test early water-borne craft
  • Attend conferences and lectures
  • Choose your own involvement based on time available and level of expertise
  • Or, just sit back and read about current activities

NAS Training Courses

What else does the NAS do?

If you would like to join the NAS you can print and complete the PDF membership form and return it with a cheque for the appropriate amount to the NAS Office. Alternatively you can contact the NAS Office directly at the address below.



NAS Annual
Conference 2004


New CREDIT CARD
facility


Adopt a Wreck Award 2004


NAS Scotland


£100 NOW OFF 2005 SUMMER SCHOOLS

JULY 2005 - NEW COLLABORATION WITH Seasearch

DEC 2005 - NEW HISTORY OF BRITISH NAVAL ARTILLERY COURSE

NAS TRAINING FOLDERS!


SEARCHABLE
IJNA INDEX!

Recent Developments

Diving with a Purpose Adopt a Wreck International Connections UNESCO Connection New look International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

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Nautical Archaeology Society
Fort Cumberland
Fort Cumberland Road
Eastney
Portsmouth
PO4 9LD

Tel/fax: +44(0)23 9281 8419
nas@nasportsmouth.org.uk
Last updated: 12th May 2005  Design: ecs 
Maintained by: NAS Office