Royal Fleet Auxiliary Team Pays Tribute to SS Freshspring During Appledore Visit

10 Dec 2025

🎃 Pirates & Witches Fun Day Aboard SS Freshspring 👻

11 Nov 2025

Volunteers Keep the Ship Looking Her Best

Article by Richard Slack
21 Aug 2025

🌟 Volunteer with Steamship Freshspring as Part of a Duke of Edinburgh Award 🌟

Know someone doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award? We offer volunteering opportunities aboard Steamship Freshspring in Bideford!
25 Jun 2025

Wednesday Aboard SS Freshspring – Sunshine, Hard Work, and Great Progress

Our dedicated volunteers were back on board this Wednesday, making great strides in restoring and maintaining SS Freshspring in the summer sun.​
24 Jun 2025

Volunteer Maintenance Report

A sunny, breezy day saw great progress on SS Freshspring—thanks to our amazing volunteers, and a special thanks to Richard Slack for this update!
12 Jun 2025

SS Freshspring’s First Open Day of the Season Was a Success!

We’re excited to share that our first open day of the season at SS Freshspring was a fantastic success!
13 Apr 2025

SS Freshspring Reopens to the Public on Sunday 13 April 2025

Popular heritage steamship launches new season with free entry, exciting updates, and a call for volunteers.
10 Apr 2025

Shipbuilding Workshops Inspire Young Minds in Bideford

A creative shipbuilding project brings Bideford schoolchildren onboard SS Freshspring and into the world of steam, teamwork, and maritime history.
8 Apr 2025

SS Freshspring: A Year of Maritime Heritage, Education, and Community Engagement

SS Freshspring celebrated a year of events, education, and community engagement, preserving maritime heritage and inspiring future generations.
24 Sep 2024