Shipwrecks Conference

Without any doubt, the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia’s most popular and exciting, non-diving event is our annual SHIPWRECKS conference. 

SHIPWRECKS began in 1986 and the success of this annual UASBC event has continued to this day. The location of the conference tends to rotate between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, and the theme of the event changes annually, but the spirit has remained the same for over 36 years and counting. The one day event includes a daytime session feature multiple captivating guest speakers, as well as a Woodward lecture and dinner.  Come out and enjoy a day of learning about British Columbia’s maritime heritage and exploration!

Shipwrecks 2026

Military Shipwrecks of British Columbia and around the World

Date: March 28, 2026

Location: Cedar Hill Golf Club, 1400 Derby Rd, Saanich, BC Price $ 45.00

To purchase tickets using PayPal, visit the UASBC Online Shop (https://www.uasbc.com/catalog/conferences)

Dinner & Woodward Lecture

Cedar Hill Golf Club  No Host Bar 5:00 PM Dinner 6:00 PM

Price $60.00

The USS Yorktown and Devastator Wreck Investigations.

Russ Mathews, President Air/Sea Heritage Foundation

Day Session

Regular Admission:$45.00.  Registration 08:30 AM

Topics & Speakers

Jacques Marc    | Military Shipwrecks in British Columbia

Paul Spencer     | Hampden P5433 Lost & Found

Charles Moore   | Wrecks of Louisburg Harbour &  HMCS Thiepval Survey

Ewan Andreson | Total Surprise: Sunken Ships of Chuuk Lagoon

Guy Shockey      | Deepwater Exploration of HMCS Canada

Brian Nadwidny | Diving USATS General M. G. Zalinski and City of Ainsworth