From what was lost we find answers.
The Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) is a global leader in the field of underwater exploration and discovery. INA endorses and follows the Charter on the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage (1996) as ratified by 11th ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) General Assembly, held in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Since 1973, we have sponsored almost than 200 excavations and surveys around the world, from the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea to the Yukon River.
In the quest to uncover our collective past from one of the world's most demanding environments, INA has pioneered technologies and fostered excellence in all aspects of nautical archaeology, from excavation and conservation through to preservation, analysis and publication. We invite you to discover the world of nautical archaeology and to join us as we explore human history.
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Check out INA projects past & present using our interactive map. Link to sites around the globe… from the latest find in the Yukon of an intact Gold Rush steamer, to the precious artifacts from a Late Bronze Age wreck discovered at Uluburun, and recently showcased at the MET in New York City. Explore the underwater world with INA! |
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From the extraordinary collection of medieval Islamic glass of Serçe Limanı, recovered in pieces and then reassembled to the never before seen Gold Rush era sternwheeler preserved in the icy waters of Canada's sub-arctic, INA's collection of images spans the globe and centuries of human history lost and recovered. Learn More |
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View the growing collection of videos on INA research projects. You may also see this collection on inadiscover, INA's YouTube Channel. Go to INA VIDEOS page |
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Research Associates, friends and supporters of INA have amassed an impressive library of academic and popular works including the full-color INA Quarterly and the new INA Annual published each year as an informed outlet for INA research, and findings from the field. Check out new titles, reviews and ordering information
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