The NAS is dedicated to advancing education in nautical archaeology at all levels; to improving techniques in excavating, conservation and reporting; and to encouraging the participation of members of the public at all stages.
The Nautical Archaeology Society is a non-government organisation formed to further interest in our underwater cultural heritage. We are a registered charity based in the United Kingdom, but with strong links to sister organisations around the world.(The Charity Commission for England and Wales Reg. No. 264209.)
Preserving a record of the past is vital, and it is important that this record is as accurate as possible. To achieve this we aim to improve archaeological techniques and encourage publication and research. We publish a members’ newsletter of events (ISSN 0602-6098), and a learned journal, The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (ISSN 1057-2414), which welcomes substantive contributions to the art from around the world.
Through these means the NAS aims to reveal our underwater heritage, allowing everyone to benefit from this unique and fascinating resource.
Memories of NAS
RNAS Ford HMS Peregrine/HMS Illustrious in 1947Written by peter shearston
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"718 Sqdn. CTU Various aircraft,
Seafires,Sea Furies, Fireflies, Avengers,Barracudas, Mosquitos, Sea Hornets, etc and anyone remember the Sturgeon that bought it whilst on trials on HMS Illustrious."
RNAS HALFAR 1959-62 in 1959Written by June Roberts (Squibb)
Contact this person >> "Come on you Wrens!! Where are you all?
Wrens Quarters Kalafrana 1959-62 and RNAS HALFAR.
I have tried for ages to find anyone who served in Malta at that end of the island, all without success.
Had a fabulous time, Ronnies Bar and Bordas in Burze. Plus all the dances at the Kalafrana Club, often visited by the ships in at the time. Americans too.
If not there, does anyone remember George Roberts RNP, stationed in Valletta. He was the postie for Kalafrana!!! Would love anyone to get in touch. VAL X 3!!, JANETTE, JUDY, PAT, MIKE.
Also Singapore, 1968-72. George served on HMS FORTH and sometimes HMS TERROR.
Lived in married quarters in Jalan Hikayat, the street with its own brothel at the bottom!!!
Another lot of wonderful memories.
Unfortunately I haven't managed to find any photos but will keep looking.
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H M S Nuthatch RNAS Anthorne in 1954Written by Donald Kent
Contact this person >> "Remember packing a dinghy dropper to demonstrate to a visiting Admiral.
When the time came, the top brass were all sitting in prepared seats, to watch the demonstration.I wonder if anyone remembers this!
The firefly took off with the dropper slung beneath flew over the wampoole to drop but it didnt release, after 3attempts, they decided to give up and flew over the audience to land. as it came over us the dropper came off. I have never ever seen an admiral move so fast."
rnasdale-kete.hmsgoldcrest in 1946Written by ronald bergqvist
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Peggy Rich.RNAS.Kete.How are you would
love to just say hello to you.
Thinking of you always.Hope you are
keeping well and think of me sometimes.
Ronnie.
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813 Squadron (wyverns} RNAS Ford in 1955Written by Dennis Yates
Contact this person >> "The old gang John Tinker, Tom Munn etc
runs into Brighton,extra fags from NAFFI, ghost hunt in station graveyard.
Or in the same year at yeovil LPMs course,Nelson's 150 annaversry and splice mainbrace with a mess of forty and only four of us left come on Jack Batty where are you"
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving NAS
" Paul Bostock Paddy Nash Mick Mchale Ginge McAllister Served with the above at RHH Woolwich,if I remember correctly,Myself,Mick and Ginge played in the Harwood Cup winnning side.Come on lads get in touch......drop me a line.Been a long time."
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" Quoting: Hughes Paul Bostock Paddy Nash Mick Mchale Ginge McAllister Served with the above at RHH Woolwich,if I remember correctly,Myself,Mick and Ginge played in the Harwood Cup winnning side. Come on lads get in touch......drop me a line.Been a long time. Last edited by ALLAN SUTCLIFFE"
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" Grand idea...I will do that now..xxx DONE ... with no problems!!! Now armed with the reassuring knowledge that the e-mail is ok... I suppose I will just have to tolerate the nasty red writing that greets me everytime I sign in!!!! Thank you John... for your reply! xx Last edited by Ceri Morgan"
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" Banana facts that may surprise you. After Reading THIS, you’ll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again!! Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and ..."
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" I was told by the specialist after having cancer to eat plenty of bananas because of the natural potassium and many other good healing aspects of them so I actually eat three a day Keith but thanks for all th information on them love keep up the good work ( can you suggest what to eat for losing weight cos the SEE FOOD DIET Im on at the moment doesnt seem to be working lol Linda xxx "
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