Nautical Archaeology Society Annual Conference
Posted: Wednesday 20th August 2025
Event date: 15th-16th November 2025
Venue: The University of Portsmouth
Organisers: Nautical Archaeology Society
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2025 Conference - Bringing the Past to Life
Celebrating how maritime archaeology is bringing our past to life through analogue and digital practice
A two day conference (with associated events) organised by the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) in partnership with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Portsmouth Heritage Hub themed around celebrating how maritime archaeology is bringing our past to life through analogue and digital practice.
The conference will bring together researchers, professional practitioners and avocationals from across the world to explore traditional, creative and innovative methods and tools being used to protect and preserve our maritime past. The conference is themed around how a blend of analogue and digital methods can shape our understanding and the presentation of our maritime heritage. Papers could explore excavated archaeological assemblages, digital experiences, documentary archives, displayed museum collections and underwater sites such as wrecks, crannogs or submerged landscapes.
A mix of UK and international papers exploring both archaeological theory and practice.
More details about the programme and associated events surrounding the conference including on the Friday 14th and Monday 17th will be announced soon.
