NASAC is a volunteer run archaeological dive club affiliated to the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) and is run by NAS members for NAS members. Our purpose is to provide project-based archaeological diving opportunities for NAS members. Discover more about NASAC here.... Read more
As a charity the NAS is managed by a group of dedicated volunteer trustees who also act as the company directors. The trustees are legally responsible for the operation of the Society. Discover more about our Trustees here... Read more
BIG NEWS - We have been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to protect the coastal archaeology of Sandwich Bay, Kent. No matter whether wooden wrecks, fish traps, metal planes, historic bottles or old bullets are your thing, come and help record and investigate the amazing finds on the beach at Sandwich Flats! Discover more here.... Read more
Using the Lloyd’s Register Archive to investigate the development of colonial ports in Australia and Pakistan Read more
The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Webinar Series is a great way to hear from and ask questions of some of the world's leading authors in nautical archaeology. Discover more here..... Read more
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May 2026: We are excited to announce a £199,060 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to protect the coastal archaeology of Sandwich Bay in Kent and establish a self-sustaining community group to actively investigate and promote the unique heritage at Sandwich Bay. Discover more here...... Read more
Since 2019 the NAS has been recording and researching a historic wreck found by a dive boat skipper off the Sussex coast. Now designated as a protected wreck, the NAS is working with volunteer divers to help document the site for the UK and Dutch heritage agencies. Discover more here... Read more
Maritime Archives is a new UK–Pakistan partnership to build skills in maritime archaeology and research into underwater cultural heritage along Pakistan’s coast. Read more
Jenny and Rob Watkins have been NAS members for many years and were delighted to be able to complete their cannon recording training recently. Read more