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NAS 2007 Annual Conference

NAS 2008 Annual Conference: Registrations now open!

The NAS 2008 Annual Conference will provide an opportunity to discuss research, review the archaeological activities of members, exchange ideas on encouraging access to our shared heritage, and network with friends and colleagues from the UK and abroad. Follow the link for more information and for a booking form.

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IKUWA3: Registrations are open!

The 3rd International Congress on Underwater Archaeology is to be held at University College London from 10-12 July 2008. The Congress will be preceded by a 3-day professional development field school, and followed by excursions including a visit to the Mary Rose. Please visit the IKUWA3 website for registrations or for more information.

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SOMAP Monograph

Over ten years' diving and survey work by dedicated amateurs (largely NAS members) is brought together in this detailed record of the underwater heritage of the Sound of Mull. The monograph includes the Thesis, an iconic UK underwater wreck site, alongside studies of less well known sites such as the John Preston.

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NAS supports 'Shared Heritage' Seminar

Organised by English Heritage and the University of Wolverhampton, ‘Shared Heritage’ will focus on joint responsibilities in the management of British Warship wrecks overseas. Case studies will include the management of sites in Argentina, Australia, South Africa and the United States. The seminar will be held on the 8th July 2008, at the University of Wolverhampton. Follow the link for more information.

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IJNA 36.1

International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

If you do not already subscribe to IJNA, why not give it a try? Published twice a year, with over 200 pages per issue, it has lots of illustrations, some in colour. Covering from prehistory to the present, anywhere in the world, there is something for everyone. And as well as articles there are book reviews to guide and inform your reading.  A real bargain.

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NAS Training

Interested in Maritime Archaeology? Want to improve your skills, or just want to know more? NAS Training has courses for everyone, from our one day Introduction Course, to our Part 3 specialist courses in Dendrochronology, First Aid for Finds, Ancient Tool Making, Submarine Research, Advanced Diving Techniques and much much more. Follow the link for more information.

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