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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

10 Jun 2025

9 Jun 2025

Submitted by Sam Roberts, Community Learning Officer

7 Jun 2025

Freshspring in action: Easter openings, cadet STEM day, Bideford Fair, and stories from sea in our latest magazine.

5 Jun 2025

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

13 Apr 2025

Experience Pete Newell’s stunning SS Freshspring paintings at the Afloat or Ashore exhibition, celebrating maritime history at Exeter Custom House.

13 Apr 2025

It’s been a busy winter, with key repairs, ongoing projects, and essential routine maintenance keeping us on track.

13 Apr 2025

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

10 Apr 2025

Petroc students film a chilling short horror, Chasing Shadows, aboard SS Freshspring.

8 Apr 2025

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 celebrated a year of events, education, and community engagement, preserving maritime heritage and inspiring future generations.

24 Sep 2024