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Participants at an Underwater Archaeology Centre Activity Day take part in creating a figurehead © HWTMA
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Friends of the HWTMA asre taught archaeological survey skills on a fieldschool © HWTMA
Children enjoy learning about their maritime heritage through fun events like this pirate fancy dress day at the Underwater Archaeology Centre © HWTMA
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Accessing Our Maritime Past: The Waters of the Wight (Phase 2)
Location: Hampshire

The project aims to build on the work of the HWTMA's education and outreach work. It focuses on making our underwater heritage accessible to all. The project is based in the HWTMA's Underwater Archaeology Centre in yarmouth, Isle of Wight and highlights archaeological sites in the western solent.

The main objectives of the project are:
- create an education pack with a CDRom for school children
- create underwater videos of the sites
- involve the public with their heritage through the HWTMA Friends scheme
- provide basic training in maritime archaeology
- hold open days with activities to simulate underwater activities
- create mobile displays of HWTMA work
- install 'Access Aware' displays in the Sunken History Exhibit for those with visual impairments or learning difficulties



Group Name

Hampshire & Wight Trust For Maritime Archaeology (HWTMA)
Project Contact Alison Hamer
Address Room W1/95 . National Oceanography Centre. Empress Dock, Southampton. Hampshire. SO14 3ZH
Project Postcode SO14 3ZH
Finishing Date 08 Mar 2007
See also Hampshire & Wight Trust For Maritime Archaeology (HWTMA) website

Grants:
Heritage Lottery Fund: £22000
Nationwide Building Society: £3700



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