NAS Annual Conference 2007
10-11 November 2007
Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, UK
What is the NAS Annual Conference?
Featuring presentations from a range of professional and amateur archaeologists, the 2007 NAS Annual Conference will provide an opportunity to discuss research, review the archaeological activities of members, exchange ideas on managing our maritime heritage, and network with friends and colleagues from both the UK and abroad.
An exciting international event, the Conference will incorporate a Maritime Exhibition, Poster Display, the 5th Annual Adopt-A-Wreck Award, and the 2007 Annual General Meeting.
Friday Evening 9th November 2007 - Drinks at the Ship and Castle Pub
Join us for informal dinner and drinks at the Ship & Castle Pub on the corner of Queen Street and the Hard (1-2 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3PU) from 7pm. It will be a great, casual opportunity to catch up with old friends before the conference officially begins. There is no entry or booking fee, you just need to purchase your own drinks.
Cost: Nil – just bring yourselves and a smile…
Saturday 10th November 2007 - Conference Day
We are fortunate enough to have secured a range of excellent speakers who will present the latest ideas in maritime and nautical archaeology in the UK and abroad. Confirmed speakers are as follows:
Courtney Higgins :
A Monumental Cargo: The Roman Column Wreck at Kizilburun, Turkey
Colin Palmer:
The traditional boats of Vietnam: A study in diversity
Peter Holt:
The use of GIS in Maritime Archaeology
Deborah Cvikel:
The Akko 1 Shipwreck
Kevin Camidge:
HMS Colossus
Della Scott-Ireton:
Underwater Cultural Heritage Management in Florida: Preserves, Programs, and the Public Archaeology Network
David Johnston:
The Hidden Secrets of Stourhead
John Broadwater:
Thirty years of protecting maritime heritage in the National
Marine Sanctuaries
Mark Dunkley:
The Value of Historic Wreck Sites
George Lambrick:
An Essay in Family Archaeology
John Gribble:
Meetings with the Oceans: South Africa’s Maritime Heritage
Jon Adams :
The real stories behind the raising of the Mary Rose... a divers view
Cost: £20 for Members / £25 for Non-Members
Timetable
Exhibitors?
The NAS is happy to have on board a number of new, exciting organisations that will be joining us as part of the Maritime Trade Display that will run in conjunction with the Conference. These organisations include:
There are still exhibition stands available.
If you would like to join us for this exciting event, please contact Sarah at the NAS Office by following the link below to our contact form.
Exhibition space is available for as little as £100.
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Where? Action Stations, the Conference Venue...
This year the Conference will again be held ACTION STATIONS, the Royal Navy’s experiential venue in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Action Stations is located in Boathouse No. 6, the heart of the Dockyard. Entry is through Victory Gate at the corner of Queen Street and the Hard.
The address is 19 College Road, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ. As the venue is subject to MOD security, you will need to make sure you have registered with us no later then the 30th October 2007.
How to get there?
Directions to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located within Portsmouth Naval Base with entry through Victory Gate at the corner of Queen Street and the Hard.
By Road: the Historic Dockyard is less than 5 miles from Junction 12 of the M27. Follow the brown Historic Waterfront signs from the M27 and join the M275 into Portsmouth. The Historic Ships Coach and Car Park is located on Queens Street.
If you would like more detailed directions to the Dockyard, please try the RAC Route Planner or the AA Route Guide.
By Air, Coach, Bus, Rail and Sea: Portsmouth Harbour Station / Hard Interchange coach and bus station is a few minutes walk from Victory Gate.
Air: The closest airport is Southampton (only 35 minutes by car). Pre-booked taxies from Southampton Airport to Portsmouth cost £25. To pre-book contact City-Wide Taxi Company on +44(0) 23 9283 3333. You will need to book in advance to be eligible for this rate. Taxi’s collected at the airport will charge an ordinary fare, plus airport surcharge. London Gatwick is connected by Portsmouth by rail. See ‘rail’ notes below for details.
Rail: London Waterloo Station to Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 90-minute journey and these run frequently. There are also regular services to and from Southampton Central with links to the South West and the West Country. For timetable details please use the links below. For bookings and timetable information visit National Rail or South West Trains.
Coaches: Free Coach parking for pre-paid groups at Historic Dockyard Car and Coach park on Queens Street. The majority of national coach services to Portsmouth stop at the Hard Interchange (adjacent to Dockyard entrance).
Bus: Many local and regional bus services stop at the Hard Interchange (adjacent to Dockyard entrance). Please visit First Bus or
Stagecoach bus services for the most up to date routes and timetables.
By Sea: Ferry services operate from France, Spain, the Isle of Wight and Gosport on a regular basis. For details visit Wightlink, or P & O Ferries.
If you have any further queries regarding getting to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, please telephone the Tourist Information Centre on 023 9282 6722. They are more than happy to help!
What else is happening?
Saturday Evening 10th November 2007 - Nelsonian Dinner at the Royal Naval Museum
 This year, the NAS Annual Conference Dinner will be held in the Nelson Gallery of the Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard - the only museum devoted to the ships of the Royal Navy and the men and women who served in them.
The evening will commence with drinks in the famous Victory Gallery, and will include a tour of one of the Museum’s two new exhibitions - 'Chasing Freedom: The Royal Navy and the Suppression of the Transatlantic Slave Trade' or Task Force South: The Navy and Falklands War' . Coupled with the stunning venue, this will make the evening an opportunity not to be missed.
Cost: £55 for Members - £60 for Non-Members
Sunday 11th November 2007 - Sail a Tall Ship!
 Sailing a Tall Ships Adventures is one of the most exhilarating experiences there is! The day will start with at 8am at Gunwharf Quays with some training, then out into the Solent we will go, with you actually crewing and sailing the ship. Each Tall Ship crew member gets involved in helming, setting and stowing the sails, and keeping a lookout - a real hands-on experience where you get right into running the ship. What better way to live nautical archaeology than on a magnificent 60 metre square-rigged ship!
The day will include Bacon Butties (a better breakfast then Nelson himself had!), morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on board and we will return around 4pm.
Even if you are not coming to the Conference, you are more than welcome to join us!! Places are limited to 44. Get in quick!
Cost: Reserve List Only.
Accommodation
EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN: Close to the Action Stations and the Historic Dockyard, Express by Holiday Inn is offering special discounted room rates for NAS Conference participants. Please contact Christine at the Holiday Inn for more information (DO NOT book via the website - we can't guarantee discounts this way):
Express By Holiday Inn
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9289 4240
As a gift to NAS Members, the hotel is offering a special rate of £79.95 each night for two nights, or £85.95 for one night. In order to qualify for the discount you must call the hotel direct and quote the NAS!
For Directions, visit: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/pmegq
Accommodation is also available at a range of local B&B’s.
See: http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/accommodation/, for more information.
Registration… How do I book for this fantastic event?
Last year the Conference sold in record time! So, to avoid disappointment, book your seat now!
Registration costs are as follows:
Pre-Conference Drinks: Nil
Conference Day: £20 / £25
Fresh buffet lunch: £10 / £12
Conference Dinner: Nelsonian Evening at the Royal Naval Museum £55 / £60
Tall Ships Day Sail: a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Reserve List Only
To make your reservation, download the Booking Form (one per person) and return it, with payment to the NAS Office on fax +44 (0) 23 9281 8419, or in the mail to the address below.
Alternatively, call us on +44 (0) 23 9281 8419 during office hours (only), credit cards are accepted.
Booking Form
If you have already booked, please download the Joining Instructions, containing details of where to go, what to bring, timings etc.
Joining Instructions
For further information please Email us through our contact page, this also carries our postal address for cheque payments. Please note that all of our venues are wheelchair friendly. If you have special dietary requirements, please inform the NAS Office when booking. Accommodation can be arranged directly with Express by Holiday Inn.
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Who are our Sponsors?
The NAS 2007 Annual Conference is supported by:
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