North Devon Maritime Museum

North Devon Maritime Museum North Devon Maritime Museum, Appledore, North Devon. U.K.

Situated in the pictureseque village and sea port of Appledore - on the estuary of the Taw and Torridge rivers - the North Devon Maritime museum offers a fascinating insight into the rich shipbuilding and seafaring history of the area. In seven exhibition rooms, visitors can discover the WWII beach landing experiments, sail and steam vessels, shipwrecks and more. We have an authentic Victorian Sch

oolroom where you can experience life from a Victorian pupil's prespective. We welcome group visits and we also have excellent facilities for researchers - you can contact the archive team at:
[email protected]

Come and chillout in the museum
24/06/2026

Come and chillout in the museum

Ocean Gem and other boats.The Motor Vessel Ocean Gem is tied up with other vessels alongside Rolle Quay at Barnstaple. G...
09/06/2026

Ocean Gem and other boats.
The Motor Vessel Ocean Gem is tied up with other vessels alongside Rolle Quay at Barnstaple. Great Western Railway rolling stock can also be seen.

Pictures from the Collection
As a feature for our page, we'll be frequently uploading photos from our collection. Feel free to 'like' and 'share' any you find particularly interesting! Watch this space for more great images!
Many of these images have been compressed for the internet. If you would like a higher resolution printed copy of any picture, please contact the museum to check availability and prices.

06/06/2026
Flash at sea. Anchors aweigh! The crew in view in this picture of the sailing ship Flash is from the Bill Mitchell col...
26/05/2026

Flash at sea.
Anchors aweigh! The crew in view in this picture of the sailing ship Flash is from the Bill Mitchell collection.

Pictures from the Collection
As a feature for our page, we'll be frequently uploading photos from our collection. Feel free to 'like' and 'share' any you find particularly interesting! Watch this space for more great images!
Many of these images have been compressed for the internet. If you would like a higher resolution printed copy of any picture, please contact the museum to check availability and prices.

17/05/2026

Don't forget to visit the Museum this season.

Military Amphibious vehiclesThis picture from the COXE (Combined Operations Experimental Establishment) collection of pr...
26/04/2026

Military Amphibious vehicles
This picture from the COXE (Combined Operations Experimental Establishment) collection of prints shows DUKW amphibious vehicles on beach operations - most likely at Braunton Burrows.

Pictures from the Collection
As a feature for our page, we'll be frequently uploading photos from our collection. Feel free to 'like' and 'share' any you find particularly interesting! Watch this space for more great images!
Many of these images have been compressed for the internet. If you would like a higher resolution printed copy of any picture, please contact the museum to check availability and prices.

Bessie Gould at BudeA picture from the Bill Mitchell collection showing Bessie Gould having passed the sea lock progress...
11/04/2026

Bessie Gould at Bude
A picture from the Bill Mitchell collection showing Bessie Gould having passed the sea lock progressing on the Canal at Bude.

Pictures from the Collection
As a feature for our page, we'll be frequently uploading photos from our collection. Feel free to 'like' and 'share' any you find particularly interesting! Watch this space for more great images!
Many of these images have been compressed for the internet. If you would like a higher resolution printed copy of any picture, please contact the museum to check availability and prices.

Address

Odun House, Odun Road
Appledore
EX391PT

Telephone

01237 422064

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