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The III Maritime Historical Heritage Conference at ARQVA Museum: Naval Archaeology and Culture

Join experts on June 18, 2026, for presentations on underwater heritage and industrial archaeology.

The Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática ARQVA hosts the III Maritime Historical Heritage Conference on June 18, 2026. This esteemed event brings together historians and maritime archaeologists to delve into diverse aspects of maritime heritage. Presentations will cover naval archaeology, experimental archaeology, historic vessel reconstructions, and industrial naval heritage. Discover insights into projects like the Mazarrón II wreck and the Peral submarine restoration.

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Exhibition summary

The third edition of the Maritime Historical Heritage Conference will take place on June 18th at the Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática ARQVA. This event brings together historians, maritime archaeologists, and experts to discuss various aspects of maritime heritage, including naval archaeology, experimental archaeology, and industrial naval archaeology.

Curatorial context

The Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática ARQVA, in collaboration with the Cátedra Maritimum Jean Monnet Chair, the University of Murcia, and the Global and Maritime History Research Group, presents the III Jornada de Patrimonio Histórico Marítimo. This conference, scheduled for June 18th, will delve into diverse topics within maritime historical heritage. The day's program features a series of expert presentations covering naval archaeology, from preserved findings to reproductions, exemplified by the Mazarrón II wreck and the experimental archaeology project at Astilleros Nereo. The reconstruction of the nao San Juan and the collection of ship models from the Euskal Itsas Museoa will also be discussed. In the afternoon, sessions will explore naval industrial archaeology, including the restoration of the Peral submarine, the history of the floating crane Sansón, and the presentation of a model of the frigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes.

Admission and ticket notes

The page provides a detailed schedule for the event, which takes place on June 18th at the ARQVA Museum. Specific information regarding ticketing or admission requirements for this conference is not provided on this page.

III Jornada de Patrimonio Histórico Marítimo key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 18, 2026 – Jun 18, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Presentations by Dr. Rafael Sabio González, Dra. Celia Chaín Navarro, Carlos Gómez de Avellaneda, Alfonso Sánchez Guitard, Xabier Agote, Xabier Alberdi Lonbide, Juan Carlos Mejías Tavero, Dr. José Manuel Chacón Bulnes, Diego Quevedo Carmona, José Ibarra Bastida, Juan Ignacio Chacón Bulnes, and Dr. Juan José Sánchez Baena.
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