I asked John Puddy Chairman of Steamship Freshspring Society what elae re Maritime that Bideford had to offer, if people had a long drive to visit.
This was John's email reply.
Dear Lucy,
It is worth coming to Bideford as there are several vessels of interest.
They include, Ionia, an aircraft recovery barge (Now a cafe), an Irish navy Tender, Submarine escort vessel and several others.
I bought MS Oldenburg for Lundy in 1985. She was a German Railway ferry which ran from Wilhelmsham to the Friesian Islands. She was built in 1958.
The Appledore museum is well worth a visit.
I am also a Trustee of a charity which is trying to acquire and open Richmond Dry dock in Appledore. It is grade 2*
Regards,
John
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John Puddy.
(Chairman)
Steamship Freshspring Society.
Head office: Little Cleave, Lower Cleave, Northam, Devon. EX39 2RH
Tel: 01237479730
Mobile: 07941464542
email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.ssfreshspring.co.uk
Reg Charity: 1151907