The Steamship Freshspring Trust is a not for profit organisation based in North Devon, whose aim is to return SS Freshspring to operation, preserving the past and inspiring knowledge for the future.
SS Freshspring will be sympathetically converted to carry cruise passengers in comfortable well appointed cabins along with seafaring cadets or volunteers accommodated in dedicated cabins.
16 Oct 2020
Follow this link for a message from our chairman on this special anniversary on Friday 16th Otcober 2020: https://youtu.be/_7VwSj3Jueo On the 16th October 2016, Freshspring, towed… Steamship Freshspring Celebrates 4 Years in Bideford on 16th October 2020
01 Oct 2020
VR will allow visitors to enjoy the ship without having to go into confined spaces, in fact they'll be able to see parts of the ship not accessible by a more traditional tour. … Friday 25th September saw BMT Global visit Freshspring to start filming our Virtual Reality (VR) Tour.
28 Aug 2020
Looking back at happy times when the ship was open and Families Fun days were in full flight..... Lovely to see children enjoying our family activities on board the ship. Come and have… Family Fun Days on board the Ship Bank Holiday weekend last year
28 Jul 2020
Last week a boiler inspector visited SS Freshspring and gave us some indication of how much cleaning is required before the first stage of inspection. Buoyed up by this, preparation… A rare insight of the Boiler room captured on video
23 Jul 2020
We are delighted to announce that on 1st August Charlotte will be returning from furlough to her two days a week employment. Charlotte was employed as our Project Manager under… We are delighted to announce that Charlotte is returning from furlough!
20 Jul 2020
We are planning a survey of the boiler and currently we are preparing for this work. A rare picture of the inside of the boiler. Bill working in the crew bunk room. It will soon be… Work continues in the boiler room, crew bunk room and boatdeck
The commitment of members and volunteers is vital to achieving the Trusts aim to stimulate interest in maritime heritage, inspiring educational objectives and securing a long term sustainable future for SS Freshspring.
Built in 1946 by Lytham Shipbuilding & Engineering, SS Freshspring was the last of 14 Fresh Class water carriers and is recognised as being of national historical significance on the National Register of Historic vessels.
Volunteering is a vital resource to the Trust achieving its aims.
Support and promote the Steamship Freshspring Trust with our new range of branded clothing.
Sweatshirts, T-shirts, Polo Shirts and more are available in a range of sizes and with the Trust logo embroidered on the left breast.
Orders for Freshspring Steam Beer can be placed either by email to sales@clearwaterbrewery.co.uk or by phone on 01237 420 492.
Payment will need to be made in advance either by BACS (call the brewery for bank details) or by sending a cheque made payable to Clearwater Brewery Ltd, and send to Unit 1, Little Court, Manteo Way, Bideford EX39 4FG
Maryann Soper has written this 32 page book about Brunel for children. It is illustrated by Ryan Isaac, and covers the great man's achievements.
Copies may be purchased from Maryann Soper, 2 Exmouth Cottages, Lower Ashton, Exeter, EX6 7QJ.
Payment by cheque made to 'Maryann Soper', price £10 incuding postage and packing. Please quote 'Brilliant Freshspring 2018' when ordering as Maryann will donate £1 from each sale to the Trust.