Staff
Garry Momber BA MSc MIfA
Emanating from seafaring stock, Garry embarked on his marine related career following a MSc in Maritime Archaeology at Bangor University. Having served almost two years working offshore as a Seismic Navigator he returned to his chosen profession working for the Nautical Archaeological Society and the HWTMA, and as a visiting lecturer for the Universities of Southampton and Bristol. He joined the HWTMA as the full time Archaeological Officer in 1997 in which time he helped to instigate a pioneering agenda of fieldwork and research. In January 2002 he was promoted to the HWTMA Director.
Julie Satchell BA MA MIfA
Julie is the HWTMA's Archaeological Officer, heading our active archaeological office. Her role includes formulating, organising and managing the HWTMA's fieldwork and research programme. Prior to joining the HWTMA Julie gained a BA in Archaeology, and MA in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Southampton. For the next two years these skills were put to use in terrestrial contract archaeology.
Virginia Dellino-Musgrave BA MA PhD MIfA
Vir completed her undergraduate studies in archaeology at the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). She then undertook a Master of Arts in Maritime Archaeology and a doctoral research both at the University of Southampton (UK). From the beginning of her career, her research experience has been continuously developing through themes ranging from prehistoric societies on land to maritime and historical archaeology contexts. In 2007, she joined the HWTMA as a Project Manager bringing her expertise in maritime archaeology at both national and international levels, her diverse practical skills in underwater archaeology in various overseas projects, and her experience within a government agency in relation to historic environment strategic issues, standards and best practice in the archaeological and wider community. In March 2008, she was elected Chair of the IFA Maritime Affairs Group.
Amanda Bowens BA MA
Amanda works as the Education and Outreach Manager for the HWTMA. She has a BA in Archaeology and an MA in Maritime Archaeology, both from the University of Southampton. Amanda worked for five years as a Training Officer for the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) and then spent three years running a learning/training charity in the Voluntary sector, during which time she worked freelance for the NAS, as editor and contributing author for the 2nd edition of Underwater Archaeology: the NAS Guide to Principles and Practice. Amanda has a particular interest in bringing maritime archaeology to the widest possible audience.
Jan Gillespie BSc
While completing her degree in Oceanography, Jan was a regular volunteer on HWTMA projects. She is the Project Officer for the Bouldnor Cliff Project, overseeing fieldwork, sampling and analysis. Jan has extensive diving experience and has taken over responsibility for maintaining the HWTMA's dive equipment.
Victoria Millership BA MA
Victoria joined the HWTMA in 2006, originally she worked part time as the Administrator, then in 2009 also became a Project Officer. She has a BA in Ancient, Medieval and Modern History from the University of Durham and graduated from the MA in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton in 2009.
Brandon Mason BSc MA
Brandon manages and delivers geophysical survey interpretation and archaeological reporting projects for offshore industry and research units. His particular interests are focussed towards the development of early to late medieval ships and boats, and marine geophysical survey techniques in archaeological interpretation. Brandon has been with the Trust since 2007, and is a member of the organisation's HSE archaeological dive team.
Christin Heamagi BA MA
Christin works as a Project Officer. She has a BA from the University of Stockholm 2006. She graduated from the MA Maritime Archaeology degree at the University of Southampton in 2008. She has previously gained experience at the National Maritime Museums, Sweden, as well as several terrestrial and underwater sites across Europe. Christin has an interest in promoting knowledge of maritime archaeology to all age groups on a local and international basis and is a member of the organisation's HSE archaeological dive team..
Caroline Barrie-Smith BA
After a degree in International Relations and Politics from Portsmouth University and spending several years as an English Teacher in Japan, Caroline turned her attention to archaeology. She spent the next 2 years as the Learning and Interpretation Officer for the National Trust on Stonehenge Landscape whilst gaining a PGC in Interpretation and Presentation of Archaeological Heritage from Leicester University. From 2009 Caroline became the Education Officer for the 'Engaging New Audiences' project and spends much of her time expanding HWTMA's profile of education and outreach capabilities to every audience possible.
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Gareth Owen BSc AIfA
Gareth joined the team in January 2009 as our Access and Outreach Officer for the 'Engaging New Audiences' project. Before reading archaeology as a mature student, Gareth worked in engineering. He graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 witha BSc in Archaeology and spent the next 8 years working as a commercial archaeologist,specialising in the analytical application of metric survey. He has a keen interest in outreach and has run a number of public displays using costumed interpreters to engage a varied audience.
Stephen Fisher BSc
As well as being part of the education team, Stephen manages the PATHH project and researches many of the historical elements of the Trust's work. Growing up in Stonehenge World Heritage Site on Salisbury Plain instilled a deep seated interest in both ancient and military history in him and, after graduating at Southampton and spending several years as an English teacher in Japan, he became a full time volunteer with the National Trust at Stonehenge for almost two years. While working as a Ranger in the New Forest in 2009, Steve spent a great deal of time voluntarily researching the history of the Trust's museum at Fort Victoria a role that has expanded to cover various other historical research projects both on land and at sea.
Julian Whitewright BA MA PhD
Julian joined the HWTMA as a part-time Project Officer in 2009. As well as undertaking inter-tidal survey work, artefact and survey illustration, his on-going research projects include the Flower of Ugie, the Fenna, the Landing Craft, the Hamble Logboat and the Forton Lake hulk assemblage. He has a BA in Archaeology and an MA in Maritime Archaeology, both from the University of Southampton. Julian's doctoral research into sailing rig technology was also completed at the University of Southampton, where he now spends the other part of his time as a teaching-fellow.
Cherryl Whitehead
Cherryl is a support member of the administration division of the Trust and comes from an accounting/bookkeeping background. This is Cherryl's first time working with maritime archaeologists and she was eager to be involved in this interesting endeavour. Cherryl is very determined her role will all be administrative and on land, with her head above water at all times!
Lauren Tidbury BA MA
Lauren works as a Project Officer. She has a BA in Archaeology and an MA in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Southampton. Whilst studying for her Masters Lauren volunteered for the Trust diving on several of the fieldwork projects and helping with research as well as education and outreach. Lauren now works on various projects including research, fieldwork and promoting knowledge of maritime archaeology through education and outreach.