Adopt-a-Wreck
The 'Adopt a wreck' programme and
awards scheme is part of a wider 'Dive with a purpose' initiative
by the NAS to encourage divers and others to appreciate and
preserve our underwater heritage. The hope is that groups will
look at a site more closely, and take on a minimum level of
stewardship, monitoring how the site changes over time.
While the title suggests a shipwreck,
and it is commonly dive clubs that carry out adoption projects, neither is a
requirement.
On land there is a range of harbour works and buildings
with nautical connections, coastal habitations, hulks and other sea
wrack of archaeological interest. Going back further in time to the
ice age, much of the North Sea and the English Channel were dry land -
now it is underwater archaeology...
To adopt a site of interest to
you or your dive club, please fill in the form linked
below:
Wreck adoption
form
The NAS runs an annual 'Adopt a
wreck' award. This is made to the person or group that has made
the most significant contribution to maritime archaeology and
research through the adoption process.
Adopt a wreck
award
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