Welcome
The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology promotes interest, research and knowledge of maritime archaeology and heritage in Great Britain with core activities concentrated in the counties of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the adjacent South Coast areas.
The Trust runs a programme of research led fieldwork involving professional archaeologists, volunteers and students. The results of this work are widely disseminated through our programme of educational initiatives including lectures, seminars and publications
News
HWTMA held a successful event last year and is now focusing this year’s event on how to survive and grow in the current economic climate and how to benefit from changes in funding streams during a downturn. Our guest lecturer is Simon Paine well known for his inspirational talks.
Practice and Promotion through the HLF funded IfA Workplace Learning Bursaries Scheme
Hosted by: Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology (HWTMA) / Maritime Archaeology Ltd.
As part of the Archaeological Atlas of the 2 Seas project a number of wreck sites are to be imaged by geophysical survey and investigated by divers between the 22nd and 27th August 2010.
Gifted and Talented young people from The Chamberlayne College of Arts in Southampton with the help from HWTMA staff and Animation for Children UK have just produced a short animation film about Henry the V’s ship Grace Dieu.