NAS 2008 Annual Conference
7-9 November 2008
Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, UK
What is the NAS Annual Conference?
 Featuring presentations from a range of professional
and amateur archaeologists, the NAS 2008 Annual Conference will provide an
opportunity to discuss research, review the archaeological activities of
members, exchange ideas on encouraging access to our shared heritage,
and network with friends and colleagues from the UK and abroad.
An exciting international event, the NAS 2008 Conference will
incorporate a Maritime Trade Display, Poster Display, the Annual
Adopt-A-Wreck Award, and the
2008 NAS Annual General Meeting.
Saturday 8th November 2008 - Conference Day
Hosted by Robert Yorke (NAS & JNAPC), the
NAS Conference is fortunate enough to have secured a range of excellent
speakers who will focus their ideas in maritime and nautical archaeology
around the Conference theme of ‘Encouraging Access’.
Confirmed speakers are as follows:
Mark Beattie-Edwards (NAS)
Diving into History with the NAS
Nigel Nayling (University of Wales - Lampeter)
The Newport Ship
Sarah Ward (NAS)
Benchmarking Competency, Broadening Access
Matthew Harpster (Eastern Mediterranean University)
Public Protection of Cypriot Maritime Heritage
Rebecca Stalker (Camden Young Archaeologists)
Splash!
Gordon Le Pard (Dorset County Council)
The Big Anchor Project – recording old anchors worldwide
Mark Holley (Michigan College)
New methods of rapid field survey of submerged archaeological sites
Philip Robertson (Historic Scotland)
Sound of Mull Archaeological Project
Mike Williams (University of Wolverhampton)
M2 Submarine Anniversary Project
Exhibitors
The NAS is happy to have on board a number of new, exciting
organisations that will be joining us as part of the Maritime Trade
Display that will run in conjunction with the Conference. Confirmed
exhibitors include:
There are still exhibition stands available.
If you would like to join us for this exciting event, please contact Sarah at the NAS Office by following the link below to our contact form.
Exhibition space is available for as little as £100.
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Where? Action Stations, the Conference Venue...
This year the Conference will again be held ACTION STATIONS, the Royal Navy’s experiential venue in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Action Stations is located in Boathouse No. 6, the heart of the Dockyard. Entry is through Victory Gate at the corner of Queen Street and the Hard.
How to get there?
Directions to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located within Portsmouth Naval Base with entry through Victory Gate at the corner of Queen Street and the Hard.
By Road: the Historic Dockyard is less than 5 miles from Junction 12 of the M27. Follow the brown Historic Waterfront signs from the M27 and join the M275 into Portsmouth. The Historic Ships Coach and Car Park is located on Queens Street. If you would like more detailed directions to the Dockyard, please try the RAC Route Planner or the AA Route Guide.
By Air, Coach, Bus, Rail and Sea: Portsmouth Harbour Station / Hard Interchange coach and bus station is a few minutes walk from Victory Gate.
Air: The closest airport is Southampton (only 35 minutes by car). Pre-booked taxies from Southampton Airport to Portsmouth cost £25. To pre-book contact City-Wide Taxi Company on +44(0) 23 9283 3333. You will need to book in advance to be eligible for this rate. Taxi’s collected at the airport will charge an ordinary fare, plus airport surcharge. London Gatwick is connected by Portsmouth by rail. See ‘rail’ notes below for details.
Rail: London Waterloo Station to Portsmouth Harbour Station is only a 90-minute journey and these run frequently. There are also regular services to and from Southampton Central with links to the South West and the West Country. For timetable details please use the links below. For bookings and timetable information visit National Rail or South West Trains.
Coaches: Free Coach parking for pre-paid groups at Historic Dockyard Car and Coach park on Queens Street. The majority of national coach services to Portsmouth stop at the Hard Interchange (adjacent to Dockyard entrance).
Bus: Many local and regional bus services stop at the Hard Interchange (adjacent to Dockyard entrance). Please visit First Bus or Stagecoach bus services for the most up to date routes and timetables.
By Sea: Ferry services operate from France, Spain, the Isle of Wight and Gosport on a regular basis. For details visit Wightlink, or P & O Ferries.
If you have any further queries regarding getting to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, please telephone the Tourist Information Centre on 023 9282 6722. They are more than happy to help!
Accomodation - The Royal Maritime Club -
The NAS has been fortunate enough to secure accommodation at the Royal Maritime Club at the ‘Serving Seafarers’ rate, a discount exclusively for NAS Conference delegates.
Close to Action Stations and the Historic Dockyard, rooms at the Royal Maritime Club cost only £28 per person per night regardless of whether the room is a single, double or twin. The Club is an excellent value and has come highly recommended by a number of the NAS 2007 Conference delegates.
To book, please call or email the Club directly, and mention that you are attending the NAS Conference. The NAS has a block booking, from which your room will be released. DO NOT book via the website as we can't guarantee discounts this way. Contact details for the Club are as follows:
The Royal Maritime Club
Queen Street
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3HS
Tel: + 44 (0) 23 9282 4231
Fax: + 44 (00 23 9229 3496
Email: info@royalmaritimeclub.co.uk
Car Parking - There are a limited number of parking spaces on the Club premises available on a first come first served basis. If you are able to access one of these spaces, please advise reception on arrival. Alternatively, the Club reception will issue you with a resident temporary parking permits (for on street parking). Alternatively, an NCP is within easy reach together with two other public car parks.
For Directions to the club please visit the Royal Maritime Club website.
Accommodation is also available at a range of local B&B’s. Visit the Portsmouth Hoteliers Association for more information.
Registration… How do I book for this fantastic event?
Last year the Conference sold in record time! So, to avoid disappointment, book your seat now!
Registration costs are as follows: (Members / Non-members)
Beer and Skittles £3 / £ 5
Beer, Skittles and a Basket (includes meal): £8 / £10
Conference Day: £20 / £25
Fresh buffet lunch: £10 / £12
Old Salt ‘Sea Shanty’ Dinner & Dancing: £50 / £55
‘Big Anchor’ Excursion – just bring yourself Free
To make your reservation, download the Booking Form (one per person) and return it, with payment to the NAS Office on fax +44 (0) 23 9281 8419, or in the mail to the address below. Alternatively, call us on +44 (0) 23 9281 8419 during office hours (only), credit cards are accepted.
Booking Form
For further information please Email us through our contact page. This page also carries our postal address for cheque payments. Please note that all of our venues are wheelchair friendly. If you have special dietary requirements, please inform the NAS Office when booking. Accommodation can be arranged directly with the Royal Maritime Club (+ 44 23 9282 4231) and quoting NAS.
For your own security, please do not send credit card details by Email.
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Who are our Sponsors?
The NAS 2008 Annual Conference is supported by:
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