The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology

Come and find out all about our work with a ship full of interesting and interactive exhibits and gadgets

This report records the events that led to the discovery of this internationally important site, the methods used to recover the material, and the detailed assessment of the archaeological artefacts.

Check out the latest animation made by Brighstone Brownies about our sunken heritage

Come and see HWTMA's Maritime Bus outside the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre today (Tuesday 7th June).

On Monday 17^th January Busy Bees children’s book club, four Southampton libraries and HWTMA will be running a joint event for Southampton children.

Come and share your memories from D-Day and thoughts about what we should do with its sunken heritage. We will be in the at the Royal Marines Museum Monday the 20th of  December

23 October 10.30am-4.00pm
Come and meet the archaeologists and see the Saxon logboat on display for the first time!

Are you a provider or organiser of public engagement events and activities?
Want to explore potential for staging events with a heritage and/or marine theme?
Come to a FREE Networking event in Southampton on 8^th October.

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.

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology’s Maritime Bus broke all current records for visitors to the bus during the Gosport Big Day Out event held on the 13^th June.

July 2010

25-05-10 Brandon Mason and Gareth Owen from HWTMA were interviewed today on Jon Cuthill's show on BBC Radio Solent  for the launch of the new HMS Invincible interactive archive.

*Consultation deadline extension and conference places for May 1st still available*

The University of Southampton is co-ordinating the development of a research framework for the maritime, marine and coastal archaeology of England for English Heritage, funded by the ALSF.

This week a new 3D project took off where pupils from Chamberlayne College create 3D images of Southampton’s Maritime Heritage.

Working drafts of chapters of a research framework for the maritime, marine and coastal archaeology of England are online for consultation and feedback for the next six weeks. The project conference will be taking place on Saturday 1st May 2010.

Pupils at a school in Hampstead, London, this week took part in a unique interactive lesson in maritime archaeology, when our Community Outreach team paid them a visit in the Community Outreach Van (COV).

Starts Monday the 7th December  at 9pm

Despite the inauspicious date the event, devised and delivered by HWTMA was a great success!

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology tested their brand new Education and Outreach mobile facility in Southampton last week when they visited the Solent Careers Festival and the National Oceanography Centre.

Would you like to take part in a new form of networking where your time will be spent in the most efficient wa

Come and join our guided walk around Fort Victoria and hear about its fascinating history and role in the defence of WW2 Britain.

Welcome to new and exciting form of networking!

Are you between 11-13 years old?  Why not try out your sea legs onboard RV Callista?

This autumn we are as busy as always with various activity days, talks and events.

You will find us next to the Blue Reef aquarium road show where you can learn about fascinating sea creatures.

This summer HWTMA will be present at a number of events!

On Thursday the 29th July there were two trips on the National Oceanography Centre's research vessel RV Callista.

This weekend, staff and volunteers from our Outreach team launched the Festival of British archaeology with activities and games in Portsmouth.

Next week site inspection will be taking place on two protected wreck sites - the Needles and Yarmouth Roads.

Next week the rapidly eroding Mesolithic occupation site 12 metres below the water at Bouldnor Cliff off the North West coast of the Isle of Wight will be subject to further survey work with recovery of any artefacts at risk.

The HWTMA features in the publication ‘Mesolithic Horizons',

Join HWTMA at our fun activity days!

This week HWTMA will run two residential workshops with the focus on Access and Learning

Free Access and Learning Workshops for Postgraduates.
Book remaining free places now!

I am sorry to say that you missed out on this great opportunity to network and learn more about maritime archaeology and the world of outreach.

HWTMA showcasing their highly respected archaeological research & education/outreach programme overseas

Bournemouth University is holding a Maritime Archaeological Day (M.A.D) about the Swash Channel Wreck site off Poole Harbour.

HWTMA will be present at the Ocean and Earth day and NOC Saturday the 14th March- 10:30am - 4:00pm

HWTMA welcomes you to a two day Free Access and Learning Workshop in May 2009.

Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology are offering a fun and hands-on in-school learning experience where pupils will have a chance to learn about their maritime heritage, marine life and the aggregate industry.