The Solent may be one of our favourite sailing grounds, but beneath its familiar waters lies a remarkable and often unseen maritime history.
Join Jasmine Noble-Shelley of the Maritime Archaeology Trust for a fascinating journey beneath the surface as we explore six significant shipwreck sites in the Solent, five of which are Protected Wrecks. From the vessels’ careers afloat, through their loss and lives underwater, to their eventual rediscovery and investigation, these wrecks reveal stories of both naval and merchant ships and chart the evolution of shipbuilding technology during England’s emergence as a major maritime power.
We’ll also discover how cutting-edge 3D technology is transforming the way archaeologists investigate, record and understand underwater heritage, bringing these hidden sites to life in ways that were previously impossible.
So come and discover some of the secrets beneath our favourite stretch of water.
The talk will also be available via Zoom for those joining us remotely.
Open to club members and visitors.
