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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.
Cost £19.50 / £22.00
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Anchors: An Illustrated History
The anchor is probably the single most important piece of equipment any vessel takes to sea, and even on land a potent symbol of hope and constancy. Anchors explains how this apparently simple piece of equipment developed from the pierced stones of the ancients to modern times. No nautical archaeologists, naval historian, model-maker, yachtsman or boatswain can afford to be without this book!
Betty Nelson Curryer, Chatham Publishing London 1999.
Cost £15.00 / £16.50
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A Seaman's Pocket-Book
Using simple yet absorbing prose and clear diagrams, this pocket-book outlines all the tasks, skills, terms, conventions and knowledge a seaman needed to know by heart. With an introduction from Brian Lavery, this impressively compact volume is a unique evocation of the rules of live on the lower duck of the busy wartime Royal Navy.
Lords Commissioners of The Admiralty. Conway Maritime Press 1943.
Cost £5.99 / £6.99
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A Spirit of Enquiry: Essays for Ted Wright
Ted Wright's contribution to boat and wetland archaeology has been
crucial. Equally important is his enthusiasm for the subject; infectious
and always encouraging. This collection of essays offered to Ted in
appreciation for this contribution to maritime archaeology.
Valerie Fenwick et al. The Nautical Archaeology Society et al, Portsmouth 1993.
Cost £12.50 / £15.00
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Dictionary of the World's Watercraft
A Dictionary of the World's Watercraft surveys an astonishing array of indigenous watercraft that have been fashioned by sailors, fisherman and shipwrights. Containing little-known, rare and extinct craft, thousands of cross-references, notes on cultural traditions, and descriptions of form and function, construction methods and materials, this is a must have for anyone interested in boats of the world!
Foreward by Basil Greenhill. The Mariners' Museum Chatham Publishing, London 2000.
Cost £35.00 / £40.00
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A Dictionary of Archaeology
The dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete references to the field. The entries range from key-word definitions to longer articles and includes contributions from more than forty of the world’s leading archaeologists.
Ian Shaw & Robert Jameson, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford 2002.
Cost £20.00 / £22.50
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Maritime Archaeology
Muckelroy sets out to define maritime archaeology, highlighting on the one hand factors that are unique to working under water, and on the other problems of interpretation and method. Perfect for anyone interested in our maritime past.
Keith Muckelroy. Cambridge University Press 1978.
Cost £24.00 / £25.99
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Maritime Archaeology Activity Book
'Dive into History' with the Underwater Archaeology Centre. A fun-fill
activity book with cartoons, codes, puzzles and facts - for Children
of all ages.
The Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology, Southampton, 2006.
Cost £0.50 /£1.00
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Naval Guns: 500 Years of Ship and Coastal Artillery
From the earliest wrought-iron guns raised from 15th century wrecks
through the muzzle-loaders of the Nelsonic era and the mighty guns of
WW2 Battle ships, this lavishly-illustrated history of naval and coastal
artillery contains 350 photographs and an outstanding selection of both
contemporary and modern line drawings and plans, and is quite simply the
foremost single-volume record of marine artillery every published.
Hans Mehl. Chatham Publishing London 2002.
Cost £40.00 /£45.00
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Scapa Flow: From Graveyard to Resurrection
The original account of the greatest scuttling in naval history, by
the commander of the interned Imperial German Fleet, Vice Admiral Ludwig
von Reuter. A must read for anyone interested in the boldest salvage of our time!
Ludwig Von Reuter & Simon Mills. Wordsmith, Chesham 2005.
Cost £15.00 /£16.50
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Ships of the Royal Navy
The complete record of all fighting ships of the Royal Navy from the
15th century to the present, Ships provides concise details of dimension,
armament and service dates, arranged both alphabetically and chronologically
- the definitive reference of naval vessels.
JJ College & Ben Warlow. Chatham Publishing, London 2006.
Cost £25.00 /£27.50
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Falconer’s New Universal Dictionary of the Marine
First published in 1769, this 1815 edition (reprinted in 2006) provides not just succinct definitions of maritime terminology but detailed, and sometimes tabular data on many technical aspects of shipbuilding, fitting and armament, not to mention the Navy’s administrative and operational practices. A must have!
William Burney, Chatham Publishing, London 2006.
Cost £40.00 /£45.00
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The History of the Ship
The comprehensive story of seafaring from the earliest times to
the present day, Woodman writes with a buoyant love for his subject.
Naval and history buffs will be riveted. A must read for all those
interested in the history of ships and shipwrightry.
Richard Woodman. Conway Maritime Press, London 2005.
Cost £8.99 /£9.99
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The Search for Colossus
HMS Colossus a 74-gun ship of the line was wrecked in Scilly
in December 1978. What now remains on the seabed is a scatter of wreckage.
Unlike many wreck sites in Scilly is the extent and remarkable preservation
of the timber and this booklet tells the tale of Colossus from
Wreck to Discovery.
Kevin Camidge et al. CISMAS, Penzance 2005.
Cost £3.50 /£4.00
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The Age of Sail: The International Annual of the Historic Sailing Ship
The Age of Sail explores all aspects of maritime and naval history
during the period of the historic sailing ship, including topics such as
maritime strategy, naval campaigns, fighting tactics, social life, naval
infrastructure, archaeology, ship development and the like. In short, a
must for anyone interested in the historic sailing ship.
Nicholas Tracy. Conway Maritime Press, London 2002.
Cost £24.00 /£26.50
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The Earl of Abergavenny CD
CD Rom covering the story of a merchant ship, her sinking under
Commander John Wordsworth Esq. in Weymouth Bay in 1805, and her subsequent
excavation over a period of 20 years.
Ed Cumming, Abergavenny Project Team, St Mary's 2006.
Cost £6.00 /£8.00
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The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (New Format 2002 - current)
Published by the Nautical Archaeology Society, the IJNA exists as a
forum for the exchange of ideas and research relevant to all aspects of
nautical archaeology.
Paula Martin (ed.), Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.
Cost £16.00 /£19.00
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The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (Old Format 1972 -2001)
Published by the Nautical Archaeology Society, the IJNA exists as a
forum for the exchange of ideas and research relevant to all aspects of
nautical archaeology.
Valerie Fenwick et al (ed), Academic Press et al, London.
Cost £5.00 /£8.00
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The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Index Disc
Contains a complete index of all articles contained in IJNA from
volumes 1-25. A must have for all those doing maritime research.
Publication
Cost £2.50 /£5.00
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The Underwater Guide to North Wales
The definitive divers guide to the underwater sites of North Wales,
from Barmouth to the South Stack. Researched and written by NAS member
Chris Holden.
Chris Holden. Calgo Publications, Cardiff 2003
Cost £16.00 /£18.50
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The UNESCO Convention for the Protection of the Underwater
Cultural Heritage: Proceedings of the Burlington House Seminar
Our underwater cultural heritage is at risk. In October 2005, a gathering of over 100 delegates came together and what has been produced in the marvellous document is a sample of the proceedings. A necessary read for students and archaeologists alike.
The Nautical Archaeology Society et al. Portsmouth 2006.
Cost £5.00 /£7.50
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The Wreck Divers' Guide to Sailing Ship Artifacts of the 19th Century
From keel to rigging, The Wreck Diver's Guide describes the structures
and fittings that made up the wooden sailing vessels of over 100-years ago,
and will help to solve the mystery of the unknown wreck, providing clues to
the type, size, date and perhaps, the identify of the wreck, this guide is
invaluable!
David Leigh Stone. Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia, Vancouver 1995.
Cost £12.00 /£15.00
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Underwater Archaeology: Exploring the World Beneath the Sea
With stunning illustrations, Underwater Archaeology highlights not
only the danger and excitement, but also the painstaking research
involved in exploring our unique underwater heritage. A bold, colourful
introduction to the subject, this is a great short read for anyone
interested in the underwater world. Excellent for adults and children
alike.
Jean-Yves Blot, Thames & Hudson, London 2005.
Cost £7.00 /£8.50
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Underwater Gibraltar: A Guide to the Rock's Submerged Sites
Gibraltar well deserves to be recognised as one of the world's premier diving locations. This is the most comprehensively produced guide to diving on the Rock and will help you get the most out of your time there.”
Phil Smith and Darren Fa. Aquila, Gibraltar 2004.
Cost £15.00 /£16.50
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VOC Anniversary Shipwreck Project 2000
Report on the excavation of the Dutch East Indiaman Vliegent Hart
wrecked on 3rd February 1735 in the North Sea near the Scheldt River.
Not a formal archaeological report but a popular account of the work
undertaken on the wreck in July and August 2000.
Alex Hildred, Undersea Location and Archaeological Surveys Ltd, 2001.
Cost £2.50 /£5.00
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Archaeology in Practice: A Student Guide to Archaeological Analysis
The guide offers students a detailed and invaluable how-to-manual of archaeological methods. Each chapter is organised either by material types, such as animal bones, ceramics, stone artefacts etc, or by themes such as dating, ethics, report writing etc. All in all, a wonderful insight into the breadth of modern archaeology.
Jane Balme & Alistair Paterson, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford 2006.
Cost £20.00 / £22.50 |
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Beneath the Seven Seas
Tracing the evolution of underwater archaeological excavation from the early diving gear to the deep-water ROVs of the 21st century, and on shipwrecks from the Bronze Age through to the craft sunk in World War II, this is quite simply the most exciting book every published on the exploration of our seafaring past.
George Bass et al, Thames & Hudson, London 2005.
Cost £22.00 / £24.50 |
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Sea Charts of the British Isles: A Voyage of Discovery around Britain & Ireland’s Coastlin
Sea Charts takes the reader on a remarkable circumnavigation, exploring through the chart the multitude of sea ports, harbours, naval bases, dockyards and seaside havens that have supported life, defended and imported for the populace at large.
John Blake, Conway Maritime Press,, London 2005.
Cost £18.00 / £20.50 |
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Charts of War: The Maps and Charts that have Informed and Illustrated War at Sea
Information is power, and in centuries past sea charts were guarded by both a ship’s navigator and the State, stretched on oak boards or rolled in leather quivers, locked away. In this fascinating book, Blake has produced an interesting, illustrated account of the role that charts played in planning, preventing, conducting and recording war at sea. A must for Naval enthusiasts.
John Blake, Conway Maritime Press, London 2006.
Cost £25.00 / £30.00 |
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