"Freshspring" Bideford
Built in 1946 Freshspring is a historic steamship, recognised as being a vessel of National Importance. She is the last of 14 Fresh Class water carriers that belonged to Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She survives in civilian hands as SS Freshspring, the last surviving example of the Fresh-class ships. The last of fourteen ships, she was used to carry fresh water out to larger ships.
Currently berthed at Bideford, as a static exhibit, the aim of the Steamship Freshspring Trust is to return the ship to operation, preserving the past to inspire knowledge for the future.
"Freshspring" Bideford
Built in 1946 Freshspring is a historic steamship, recognised as being a vessel of National Importance. She is the last of 14 Fresh Class water carriers that belonged to Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She survives in civilian hands as SS Freshspring, the last surviving example of the Fresh-class ships. The last of fourteen ships, she was used to carry fresh water out to larger ships.
Currently berthed at Bideford, as a static exhibit, the aim of the Steamship Freshspring Trust is to return the ship to operation, preserving the past to inspire knowledge for the future.