NAS diary of events

2008September
Fri 5th: NAS Mini Summer School
A 3 day course combining the Introduction and Part I courses, providing a mix of theory and practical sessions including one pool and 2 open water dives. Diving is not mandatory. Cost: £125(Members), £140(non-members)
Location: Stoney Cove
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Fri 5th: NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost: £25
Location: Stoney Cove
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Sat 6th: NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
A 2 day course building on the Knowledge and skills learnt during the Introduction course, inlcuding theory and practical sessions. Includes 2 Open water dives. Diving is not mandatory. Cost: £100(Members), £115(non-members)
Location: Stoney Cove
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Sat 13th: NAS Part III Introduction to the Social History of Ships
A 1 day course looking at the social role ships have played through history. Cost: £90. Part 3 unit: Research+IT
Location: Centre for Archaeology, Portsmouth
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Tue 23rd: A1 Submarine Heritage Day
This one day event combines a presentation about the site, the opportunity to dive the A1 Submarine. Cost: £75
Location: Portsmouth
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Thu 25th: Red Sea IV - The 4th international conference on the peoples of the Red Sea region
Red Sea IV explores themes of connection and communication across and along the Red Sea through the material culture, anthropology, ethnography, history, and languages of peoples living in the hinterlands of the sea.
Location: Centre for Maritime Archaeology of the University of Southampton
For more details see: www.arch.soton.ac.uk/redsea08
Contact Lucy Blue / John Cooper by Email at redsea@soton.ac.uk
Sat 27th: NAS Part III First Aid for Underwater Finds
A 2 day course learning how to care for underwater finds. From planning to lifting them from the sea bed to conservation. Cost: £175. Part 3 unit: Conservation
Location: Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth
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October
Sat 4th: NAS Introduction to Foreshore & Underwater Archaeology
A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost: £25
Location: Cardiff
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Sat 11th: NAS Part III Ancient Tool Making
A 2 day hands-on course learning the traditional methods to make a variety of tools. Cost: £160. Part 3 unit: Ancient Technology
Location: Ancient Technology Centre, Dorset
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Fri 17th: NAS Part III - Underwater Photomosaics
3 day course. Get to grips with underwater photomosaics with Kester Keighly (Mary Rose photographer) and Mark Beattie-Edwards (NAS). Includes dry, pool and computer sessions. Cost only £150
Location: Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth
Mon 20th: NAS Introduction Course (US)
Mon nights Oct 20, 27 and Nov 3 2008.6-9pm. cost $115
Learn more about archaeology and preservation of the underwater cultural heritage whether you are a diver or non-diver. Includes practical sessions on land and in a pool experience.
Location: Great Lakes Campus Rm. 211 Course code:5264
For more details see: www.nmc.edu/ees/enrichment/sport-outdoor.htm
Contact Dr. Mark Holley by Email at mholley@shianet.org
Sat 25th: NAS Part III Managing Maritime Archaeological Projects
A 2 day course looking at the application of project management processes to maritime archaeology. Cost: £160. Part 3 unit: Managing Archaeology
Location: Wessex Archaeology, Salisbury
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November
Sat 1st: NAS Introduction to Foreshore & Underwater Archaeology
A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost: £25
Location: London School of Diving, London
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Sat 1st: NAS Part III Archaeological Data Management
A two day course learning how to manipulate and manage data using existing data sets. Cost: £100. Part 3 units: Recording and Managing Archaeology
Location: Portsmouth
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Fri 7th: NAS 2008 Annual Conference
The NAS 2008 Annual Conference will provide an opportunity to discuss research, review the archaeological activities of members, exchange ideas on managing our maritime heritage and catch up with friends and colleagues from both the UK and abroad.
Location: Action Stations, Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
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Sat 15th: NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore & Underwater Archaeology
A 2 day course building on the Knowledge and skills learnt during the Introduction course, inlcuding theory and practical sessions. Includes 2 Open water dives. Diving is not mandatory. Cost: £100(Members), £115(non-members)
CHANGE OF VENUE
Location: Vobster Quay
For more details see: www.vobsterquay.co.uk
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Sun 23rd: NAS Part III Advanced Diving Techniques
A 2-day course offering a taster session in surface supply diving. Use diver-surface communication and video whilst undertaking an underwater survey. Cost: £200. Part 3 unit: Survey and Recording
Location: TWI Middlesbrough
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December
Sat 6th: NAS Introduction to Foreshore & Underwater Archaeology
A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost: £25
Location: Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth
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