Dear List Members, 

 

I'd like to take this opportunity to advise that reminder that registrations
are now open for the NAS 2007 Annual Conference.

 

Featuring presentations from a range of professional and amateur
archaeologists (with a focus on historical archaeology), the 2007 NAS Annual
Conference will provide an opportunity to discuss research, review the
archaeological activities of members, exchange ideas on managing our
maritime heritage, and network with friends and colleagues from both the UK
and abroad.

 

We have a fabulous line-up of speakers this year, including: 

 

Colin Palmer (University of Southampton):                              The
Traditional Boats of Vietnam: A study in diversity

Peter Holt (3H Consulting ):
The use of GIS in Maritime Archaeology

Deborah Cvikel (Haifa University):
The Akko I Shipwreck 

Courtney Higgins (INA)
A Monumental Cargo: The Roman Column Wreck at Kızılburun, Turkey

Della Scott-Ireton (Florida Public Archaeology Network):          Underwater
Cultural Heritage Management in Florida: Preserves, Programs, and the Public
Archaeology Network

Kevin Camidge (DarkWright Archaeology):                              HMS
Colossus

Wang Yu (Academia Sinica, Taiwan):
Underwater Archaeology in Penghu: Aspects and Approaches

John Broadwater (NOAA, USA):
Thirty years of protecting maritime heritage in the National Marine
Sancturies 

Mark Dunkley (English Heritage):
The Value of Historic Wreck Sites

George Lambrick (NAS):
An Essay in Family Archaeology

John Gribble (Wessex Archaeology):
Meetings with the Oceans: South Africa's Maritime Heritage

 

Tickets start from £20. Details attached.

 

The Conference Dinner will be held in the Victory Gallery at the Royal Naval
Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and is an event not to be missed. This
exciting international event, will also incorporate a maritime trade
display, poster exhibition, the 5th Annual Adopt-A-Wreck
<http://www.nasportsmouth.org.uk/wreck/index.php>  Award, and the 2007 NAS
Annual General Meeting.

 

For registration details and more information (including a booking form),
follow the 'Conference and Event' links from the NAS Website:
www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org
<http://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/> , or our special conference
pages: http://www.nasportsmouth.org.uk/news/conference2007.php.
Registrations can also be made direct on + 44 (0) 23 9281 8418, or be
emailing [log in to unmask] 

 

And don't forget, registrations close on 2nd November 2007. So get in quick!


 

We look forward to seeing you in November! 

 

Best wishes, 

 

Sarah

 

Sarah Ward
Nautical Archaeology Society

 

Fort Cumberland
Fort Cumberland Road
Eastney
Portsmouth PO4 9LD
United Kingdom

 

Ph/Fax:  + 44 (0) 23 9281 8419     
Mobile:   + 44 (0) 7969 027 939

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Web:       <http://www.nasportsmouth.org.uk>
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**Please note new email, mobile & web address** 

 

PS: Registrations are now open for the NAS 2007 Annual Conference to be held
at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Saturday 10th November. Visit:
<http://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org>
www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org for more information.