In this paper we further discuss the embedding problem for nearly Kirkman triple systems and get the result that: (1) For u ≡ v ≡ 0 (mod 6), v¿ 78, and u¿ 3:5v, there exists an NKTS(u) containing a sub-NKTS(v). (2) For v = 18; 24; 30; 36; 42; 48; 54; 60; 66 or 72, there exists an NKTS(u) containing a sub-NKTS(v) if and only if u ≡ 0 (mod 6) and u¿ 3v. c © 2002 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.