SS Freshspring

Freshspring is the surviving example of 14 Fresh class water carriers built by Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Co for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

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Happy New Year's Eve from all at SS Freshspring.

Here's to a better, brighter 2021.

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Happy New Year's Eve from all at SS Freshspring.

Here's to a better, brighter 2021.
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#nye #newyearseve #byebye2020 #hello2021 #bideford #devon

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What's it like to work on board a ship during Christmas?

This great article by Hapag-Lloyd explains!

https://t.co/uyYBZrpIYK

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Merry Christmas to you all, from everyone at the SS Freshspring Trust.

Thank you for your continued support of our small charity throughout one of our toughest years.

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After a successful Crowdfunding Campaign completed in January of this year, Freshspring now has an awning ready to use as soon as restrictions allow.

The awning provides an undercover area on Freshspring's foredeck, making a range of different activities possible on board.

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Have a watch of this brilliant video to find out more about SS Freshspring and her move to Bideford: https://t.co/Zz8Cu2sX1F

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Please consider leaving a legacy to SS Freshspring in your Will.

It will allow to continue our heritage work long into the future, preserving the ship so that we can inspire the next generation of maritime careers.

Contact us to find out more: https://t.co/v51ZBoNDgJ

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Throwback Thursday - a look at Freshspring's archived photos...

It's hard to picture this scene in December, right before Christmas!

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Have you finished your Christmas shopping?

If you've still got bits to get (and hurry, last post for first class is the 21st!) please consider using easyfundraising to raise much-needed funds for SS Freshspring - it won't cost you anything.

More here: https://t.co/nFHIlFiQBN

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Would you consider maritime as a career choice?

A major role of the Trust is to engage with children from an early age to show them that opportunities exist within the maritime industry.

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Our Freshspring Steam Beer is a delicious 4.2% golden hoppy beer with a distinct and clean edge - and boy is it drinkable.

It can be ordered by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 01237 420 492.

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@SS_Freshspring celebrate 4 years in Bideford - see a special message from the Trust's chairman: https://t.co/vLYLbe0nAY
Their 54 #volunteers work hard to make sure the visitor experience is truly memorable https://t.co/BpOTh7ipJg
#ShipshapeNetworkSouthWest #teamwork #Devon

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Today we are pleased to announce more #CultureRecoveryFund support to heritage organisations in @HeritageFundL_S Area including @DreadnoughtSW, @StPaulsLondon, @SS_Freshspring, #WindmillHillWindmillTrust and more.

👉https://t.co/nR2dwfQPwC #HereForCulture

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@LuckyDoubleSix I'm afraid she started her tow by the tug Severn Seas from Sharpness at midday today

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Freshspring has left Sharpness and is on her way to Bideford, for our arrival plans for tomorrow see https://t.co/tB3pQlI3EI

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We've a open meeting at the Conservative club in Bideford on Tuesday evening from 7pm, all are welcome #Bideford #steamship

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#Freshpring had a coat of holding primer while steelworks continue https://t.co/4itgWFNeoA #maritime #restoration

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History of @SS_Freshspring is worth a read at https://t.co/YGcoYw8yki & more #history will be made when #restoration is complete #maritime

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Works are full steam ahead to prepare #Freshspring for the next phase of her working life https://t.co/SiVWpt9Nyx #restoration #maritime

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History of @SS_Freshspring is worth a read at https://t.co/YGcoYw8yki & more #history will be made when #restoration is complete #maritime