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The Maritime Archaeology Trust is a registered charity with over 25 years’ experience in research, investigations and pioneering techniques for the study of marine cultural heritage. Originating in the South of England as the Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology, we have grown from our regional roots to an internationally renowned authority on maritime archaeological issues and research.

1991

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology is founded.

1996

Refurbishment of Sunken Secrets exhibition at Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight.

1998

Worked flints found at Bouldnor Cliff.

2010

The Discovery Bus is launched.

2012

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology changes its name to the Maritime Archaeology Trust.

2017

The MAT takes over management of the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum, Isle of Wight.

2021

MAT will celebrate 30 years of protecting and promoting maritime heritage.

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1991

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology is founded.

1996

Refurbishment of Sunken Secrets exhibition at Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight.

1998

Worked flints found at Bouldnor Cliff.

2010

The Discovery Bus is launched.

2012

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology changes its name to the Maritime Archaeology Trust.

2017

The MAT takes over management of the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum, Isle of Wight.

2021

MAT will celebrate 30 years of protecting and promoting maritime heritage.

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Are you ready to dive into the weekend? Whether (s

Are you ready to dive into the weekend? Whether (subject to social distancing!) you are enjoying being on or in the water, visiting the coast, or exploring maritime heritage through more home-based reading or watching – have a good one!

#diveIn #weekend #Fridayfeeling #fridayvibes #fridaymood #almosttheweekend
#archaeology #diving #scuba #maritime #nautical #heritage #sea #ocean #boat #divingtrip #divingphoto #divinglife #getoutdoors #outdooradventures

Happy #CanadaDay! Commemorating an important anniv

Happy #CanadaDay!
Commemorating an important anniversary for Canada reminded us of one of the wrecks that we investigated as part of the #ForgottenWrecks of the #FirstWorldWar project – the RMS Alaunia. This Cunard ship was requisitioned as a troop ship and was one of two ships that carried the first wave of the Canadian Contingent to England in 1914.
Onboard were 1,961 troops, 101 officers, 19 horses and 40 tons of baggage – along with general cargo and ammunition. Alaunia was also involved in transport for the #Gallipoli campaign and carried troops to #India. Bound for #London from #NewYork Alaunia struck a mine of the East Sussex coast on 19th October 1916.
Lying in 32m of water the bow area of the ship is well preserved with the anchor still hanging from the starboard bow.
Find out more in our archaeological site report which can be downloaded from here:
https://forgottenwrecks.maritimearchaeologytrust.org/wrecks-and-sites/explore-the-wrecks/archaeological-site-reports

#Canada #CanadaDay2020 #diving #shipwreck #cunardline #WW1 #sussex #visitEastSussex #MaritimeandCoastguardAgency #underwater #heritage #archaeology #scuba #nautical #ship

COMPETITION Following the success of our last spot

COMPETITION Following the success of our last spot the difference competition, we thought we’d kick-start July with another! See if you can spot the FIVE differences in this photo taken from inside our @theshipwreckcentre. Email your full name and answers to jns@maritimearchaeologytrust.org and you could be one of five lucky winners to receive a FREE FAMILY TICKET to the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum, which will be reopening soon. This competition will close at midnight on Friday 31 July. Good luck!

Please see our Facebook Page for T&Cs.

#MaritimeArchaeologyTrust #MAT #Shipwreck #Competition #Competitions #Giveaway #GiveawayContest #Giveaways #FreePrize #Free #Freebie #Freebies #SpotTheDifference

In the weeks before #DDay, #British, #American and

In the weeks before #DDay, #British, #American and #Canadian vehicles lined the streets of #Southampton. Residents allowed the men to use their facilities and even sleep on their floors. #SouthamptonSupports #Supportingourarmedforces The stories of some of the American soldiers who carved their name in Western Esplanade can be found here https://www.maritimearchaeologytrust.org/ddaywalls #ArmedForcesDay

On the #DayOfTheSeafarer we support all those work

On the #DayOfTheSeafarer we support all those working at sea. We also remember the many lost at sea. During our #ForgottenWrecks of #WW1 project we uncovered many tales of bravery and sacrifice. A story that demonstrated the perils of seafaring during wartime is that of the #SSEleanor and Mr Barton Hunter.
The #Eleanor was hired by the Admiralty as part of the merchant fleet auxiliary, it was carrying a cargo of #mines when it was torpedoed off the south west of the #isleofWight on 12 Feb 2018. The ship sank fast and of the 35 crew only one man, Barton Hunter, survived. Barton clung to part of the bridge as the ship sank.

The submarine UB-57 approached and found out the ships name from Barton before it slipped away. Barton was picked up 2 hours later and returned to shore. He was given one week’s leave before beginning work on the North Sea convoys. Barton survived the war and received letters from the families of the crew of SS Eleanor seeking information about the final moments of their loved ones. He continued at sea until the 1960s.
During the project we were thrilled to be able to contact Barton’s daughter, Jean Rudden, who kindly made available copies of the letters and has very kindly loaned her fathers Navy Uniform which will be on display at the @IOWShipwreckCentre when we are able to open later in July.
Read more about the Eleanor and Barton’s story here:
https://forgottenwrecks.maritimearchaeologytrust.org/wrecks-and-sites/explore-the-wrecks/articles/ss-eleanor
#sea #seafarer #ships #shipping #shipwreck #maritimearchaeology #WWI #FirstWorldWar #submarine #navy #investigate #engage #promote #protect #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers
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DID YOU KNOW? HMS #Zubian used to be two ships! Af

DID YOU KNOW? HMS #Zubian used to be two ships! After HMS #Nubian was torpedoed in 1916, its stern was combined with the bow from HMS #Zulu, also mined in 1916, to create the new #vessel. You can find out more about the Zubian and other First World War vessels using our interactive #ForgottenWrecks map. Follow the link in our bio to find out more.

This painting of the Zubian is by one of our volunteers, Mike Greaves, and features in our map.
#MaritimeArchaeologyTrust #MAT #DidYouKnow #Archaeology #Maritime #MarineCulturalHeritage #ArchaeologyLife #History #WWI #WWII

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