
2nd International Early Watercraft Congress
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The 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress will be held at Derry Guildhall on 5 November 2026. The conference covers archaeology, anthropology, and the conservation of early vessels such as dugouts and rafts. Ticket prices range from free to £65.00.
Archaeology, anthropology, conservation, replication, and use of dugouts, rafts, bundle boats, basket boats, hide boats.
Welcome to EWA-2 (2nd International Early Watercraft Congress)
Sponsored by the Early Watercraft Association, EWA-2 explores all aspects of early watercraft. Live presentations will address early boats from the perspectives of archaeology, anthropology museum science, experiment, and public engagement, considering technical, economic, social, artistic, symbolic, and other aspects of the craft that enabled humankind's spread throughout the world. Local and regional tours and excursions of historic and cultural interest will be held on Nov. 5 & 9.
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2nd International Early Watercraft Congress takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Monday, 9 November 2026.
2nd International Early Watercraft Congress is held at Guildhall in Derry (Guildhall Square, Londonderry, BT48 7BB).
Tickets for 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress range from £20 to £50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

2nd International Early Watercraft Congress
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The 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress will be held at Derry Guildhall on 5 November 2026. The conference covers archaeology, anthropology, and the conservation of early vessels such as dugouts and rafts. Ticket prices range from free to £65.00.
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Archaeology, anthropology, conservation, replication, and use of dugouts, rafts, bundle boats, basket boats, hide boats.
Welcome to EWA-2 (2nd International Early Watercraft Congress)
Sponsored by the Early Watercraft Association, EWA-2 explores all aspects of early watercraft. Live presentations will address early boats from the perspectives of archaeology, anthropology museum science, experiment, and public engagement, considering technical, economic, social, artistic, symbolic, and other aspects of the craft that enabled humankind's spread throughout the world. Local and regional tours and excursions of historic and cultural interest will be held on Nov. 5 & 9.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress?
2nd International Early Watercraft Congress takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Monday, 9 November 2026.
Where is 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress taking place?
2nd International Early Watercraft Congress is held at Guildhall in Derry (Guildhall Square, Londonderry, BT48 7BB).
How much are tickets for 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress?
Tickets for 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress range from £20 to £50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress?
Tickets for 2nd International Early Watercraft Congress can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Monday, 9 November 2026
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