You can get involved with the search for evidence of past maritime activities. The simplest way to do this is to record what you've seen on dives or visits to sites of maritime activity. Your observations can be preserved and acted upon through our 'Dive with a purpose' scheme.

If you would like to get more out of a site, we can offer training in a range of survey and investigation techniques. With all of our training courses the emphasis is on marrying practical experience with a firm understanding of the cultural and archaeological issues.

Aquanauts is atempting to adopt a local historical, protected wreck called The Coronation. Contact us to join the survey team working on this old Class 2 British wooden 3 masted warship.

NAS Training 2010

Sat 22nd May: NAS Part III - Marine Geophysics

Looking at the uses of marine geophysics equipment for recoridng archaeological sites includign sub-bottom profiler, side scan sonar and magnetometer. Cost £156.75 members, £165 non-members. Maximum of 14 pts in Survey module
Location: Plymouth

Sat 12th June : 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: £175
Location: Plymouth

Sat 9th October : Part III - Documentary Research

A two day course looking at the different documentary sources available for researching maritime sites. Costs £166.25 members £175 non-members. Maximum 12pts in Reseach&IT module.
Location: Plymouth

For more details on any of the above courses please contact:

Contact NAS Office by Email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it by phone at 02392 818419 or visit http://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/training/index.php