NAS Projects
NAS projects offer members a way of
getting more involved in underwater archaeological investigations.
They are also a good place to add to your qualifications - field
schools are a good opportunity to carry out a Part II survey,
and are often associated with Part III courses. They also offer
the opportunity to have a good time diving some new sites!
Diary
Current Projects
Some of the linked reports below have been written by NAS members
participating in the projects, others by project directors or organisers.
This offers a range of viewpoints on the projects, the objectives and
scientific outcomes, alongside the experience of participating:
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NAS returns to Purton!
The Society‘s long history of involvement with the Purton ‘Ship Graveyard’ on the River Severn has so far included Part II reports and work by individuals who have adopted them under the ‘Adopt A Wreck’ initiative. Now, the NAS are going back! Between 6-8 June and 13-15 June, we will be running a project to extend our knowledge of this collection of hulked vessels.
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Forton Lake Project
The Crown Estate has agreed to provide the Forton Lake Community Archaeology Project with funds to allow the scheme to continue in 2008 and 2009. After two years of successful fieldwork and historical research in 2006 and 2007 the project aims to investigate the past of the lake, which has been in use since the Saxon period.
Forton Lake Page
Forton Lake 2006 |
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Gresham Ship Project
In 2003, the Port of London Authority uncovered part of a ship while clearing the Princes Channel, in the River Thames.
Gresham
Ship Project |
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M2 submarine disaster commemorated 75 years on
The M2 was one of four M-class submarines, carrying a hanger and launching catapult for a seaplane. On the morning of 26 January 1932, the M2 was taking part in submarine exercises in the eastern part of Lyme Bay. Several other ships saw the M2 dive. It was not seen again.
The Nautical Archaeology Society is undertaking a series of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the loss of 60 sailors and airmen.
M2 Page |
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Diving Into History Project
Nautical archaeology? That's about shipwrecks isn't it?!
Now, thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the NAS through
its Diving Into History initiative is going to boldly take that message
where it has never gone before - into schools, youth groups and adult
organisations that have so far had little contact with our maritime heritage…
Diving Into History Page |
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WreckMap Britain
WreckMap Britain is a way for combining survey with your normal diving activities - take a recording slate with you on a wreck site, record what you see and then report it back to us. The information can then be used by other divers, the Seasearch Project as well as UK heritage bodies to understand what is on the seabed.
WreckMap Britain |
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Holland V submarine
The Holland 5 Submarine Project will be taking place between the 11th - 14th August 2008. Help to survey the remains of this protected wreck site off the coast of Eastbourne with the licencee Innes McCartney or simply dive the site to see what all the fuss is about ! Now diving from Seabreeze3, prices start from £65 per day. Follow the link to learn more about the project.
Holland V project |
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The Stourhead Landscape Archaeology Project
The Stourhead project was established
in 2004, a collaboration between the Nautical Archaeology Society and the
National Trust, to investigate the archaeology and submerged landscape of
the lakes on the Stourhead Estate at Stourton in Wiltshire, and regarded
as one of the finest of the 18th century landscape gardens.
Stourhead Page |
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Forton Lake Project
The Nautical Archaeology Society in collaboration with the Hampshire
and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology have been awarded a £25,000
Local Heritage Initiative grant by the Countryside Agency on behalf of the
Heritage Lottery Fund to promote the archaeology of Forton Lake in Gosport,
Hampshire.
Forton Lake Page
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