The 2010 Sound of Mull Archaeological Project (SOMAP) is once again underway. This year’s fieldschool includes survey work and excavation on the site of the John Preston. The project has been supported by Historic Scotland and organised by the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) and Lochaline Dive Centre in its capacity as one of Scotland’s four NAS regional centres. You can follow what the intrepid Somappers get up to during the fieldschool at www.mullfieldschool2010.blogspot.com

Mary Harvey the NAS Training Officer is undertaking a bike ride from Land’s End to John O’ Groats immediately after SOMAP (where does she get the energy?) so please if you are feeling generous, sponsor her ride at www.justgiving.com/Mary-Harvey

Its also great to have Steve Liscoe here, ex-ADU diver and Mary Rose stalwart, organising the excavation – he dusted off his vintage diving gear specially for the occasion!

Steve Liscoe - Vintage Diver!

Dredging at the bow of the John Preston

Surveying the John Preston

Gin bottle (Dutch)

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