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The charitable aims and object of the company are to further Research in Nautical Archaeology and Publish the results of such research and to advance Education and Training in the techniques pertaining to the study of Nautical Archaeology for the benefit of the public. Nautical archaeology is an Archaeological Sub-discipline more generally known as Maritime Archaeology . The society's logo is derived from an ancient engraving depicting nautical activity. An explanation is given on the society's website {Link without Title} . HISTORY The Nautical Archaeology Society was originally incorporated and registered as a charity in 1972 under the name (The) Nautical Archaeological Trust Limited. NAS TRAINING The Society educates and trains professional and amateur Archaeologist s and Commercial and Recreational Divers . The aim of the NAS training syllabus is to develop awareness, respect for and understanding of the maritime cultural heritage and to develop capability in the maritime archaeological sector by training in relevant archaeological, and underwater skills as well as to develop knowledge and understanding of the technology of the past. NAS Training is supported by Cadw and Historic Scotland to provide training opportunities in Wales and Scotland respectively. The development of the NAS training curriculum was supported by English Heritage from 1991 to 2004. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (IJNA) is published bi-annually (Print ISSN 1057-2414, online ISSN 1095-9270) for NAS by Blackwell Publishing Ltd {Link without Title} . It is a peer-reviewed academic journal but articles by amateur researchers that meet the journal's standards have been published. IJNA aims to cover all aspects of nautical archaeological research including the Sea s, Ship s, Cargo s, Harbour s and Sailor s of the past. IJNA was first published in 1972 under the founding editor Joan Du Plat Taylor. Since 1980, IJNA has been edited by Ian Morrison, James Kirkman and Valerie Fenwick. The current editor, Dr Paula Martin took over in 2003. Angela Crome has been reviews editor since IJNA was founded. JOAN DU PLAT TAYLOR Joan Du Plat Taylor (1906-1983) {Link without Title} campaigned to bring nautical archaeology into the academic fold. She was founder editor of IJNA from 1972-1980. She also recognised that amateurs could play an important role in archaeology and established systems to educate and encourage them. The Joan du Plat Taylor Award is a grant awarded annually by the Nautical Archaeology Society to support publication of nautical archaeological research. The grant was originally funded personally by Joan Du Plat Taylor. ADOPT-A-WRECK Since 2003 the Nautical Archaeological Society has run a programme to encourage groups and individuals to take a close interest in a maritime site, and adopt a minimum level of stewardship, monitoring how the site changes over time. As well as Shipwrecks , adopted sites can include Harbour works and buildings with Nautical connections, Coastal habitations, Hulks and other sea wrack of archaeological interest. The society maintains a register of all such adopted sites {Link without Title} and provides an annual award to the person or group that has made the most significant contribution to maritime archaeology and research through the adoption process. Past winners have included:
WRECKMAP PROJECTS The Nautical Archaeology Society manages or participates in research projects with the aims of firstly furthering research and secondly enabling novice professionals and avocational archaeologists to have opportunities to get involved in archaeological research and hence develop individual experience and promote best practice in investigative techniques. Wreckmap projects focus on surveying and recording sites in a specific area. Wreckmap projects have been conducted in the Sound of Mull , Portland , Dorset and Teesbay (near Hartlepool ). Wreckmap (SeaSearch) and sponsored by Crown Estate , the BSAC Jubilee Trust and PADI through the Project AWARE Foundation. REFERENCES
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