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The 30th International Shipwreck Conference

Shipwrecks, Diving and Marine Archaeology

Saturday 4th February 2012 at the University of Plymouth, UK


Our Speaker lineup for 2012

Sean Fisher - Tenacity and Technology, The Search for the Atocha and the Future of Historic Shipwreck Search and Salvage

Mark Ellyatt - HMS Victoria – From Discovery till Today

Richard Larn - 30 years of westcountry shipwreck projects

Brett Phaneuf and Pal Nyomen - Recent Shipwreck Discoveries in Norway

Rex Cowan - An end to exploration and adventure? - What more will we see of VOC shipwrecks?

Pete Holt - An update on the SHIPS Project in Plymouth

Mike Williams - Update on the Marine Management Organisation

Mark Dunkley - Update on EH's position

Andy Seddon - 5 Year mission of BSAC Regional Expedition Diving Scheme to seek new wreck locations in Croatia

 

There will be a post-conference buffet supper at the Holiday Inn - speaker to be arranged - places are limited to 80 and booking when arriving at conference reception on the day is advised - cost £16.95 for hot buffet and sweet.

 

Post Conference - Sunday 5th February 2012

A tour will be arranged for Sunday. 10am, Mayflower Steps, "the Barbican's Hidden History" by Martin Read - local historian

 


The International Shipwreck Conference is organised by wreck enthusiasts for wreck enthusiasts.

(Please note that the programme may change at short notice.)

Click here to download a 2012 flyer for the conference

 

Where and When
  • The Conference is held in the Robbins Conference Centre at the University of Plymouth
  • Doors open at 9am and we close at 6pm.
  • There will be a post-conference buffet supper at the Holiday Inn - speaker to be arranged - places are limited and booking is advised
  • On Sunday a visit to a local attraction has been arranged

See the Programme of Events

 

Booking Tickets
  • Click here for information about how to order your tickets.
  • The conference organisers have been able to negotiate a special rate for delegates at the Holiday Inn. Please reference "IMASS" when booking to obtain this discounted rate
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The conference is organised by members of the International Maritime Archaeology and Shipwreck Society as a forum for divers, explorers and shipwreck enthusiasts.