THE SHIPS PROJECT By Mallory Haas

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MALLORY HAAS: Mallory Haas is an archaeologist who started her career working in public archaeology and is now a Director of The SHIPS Project.

TALK: The SHIPS Project CIC is a volunteer non-profit organisation that undertakes research and exploration of maritime historical sites and events, both on land and underwater. We also provide consultancy services in maritime heritage for projects in southwest England.
The SHIPS Project is based in Plymouth, England, and the focus of our work is centred on that city. Plymouth has a wonderful maritime heritage that stretches from the Bronze Age to the present day including maritime and shipping, military and aircraft, fishing, industrial and transport, piers, docks, and harbours as well as Roman and prehistoric sites.
The work of The SHIPS Project is undertaken by unpaid volunteers known as the 'SHIPS Crew'. The SHIPS Project was kindly sponsored by the US research foundation ProMare from 2010 to 2016. In 2021, The SHIPS Project became a Community Interest Company (CIC), a special type of limited company which exists to benefit the community rather than private shareholders.
Some of The SHIPS recent projects include: The Barn Pool Dig; the discovery of the lost village of West Stonehouse, Finding HMS Amethyst; A Napoleonic Frigate, Rediscovering Plymouth Castle; from 3D models to new publications.