by Roger | May 17, 2022 | News
Another local history booklet has been added to the Maritime History Resources page on the museum’s website. The twenty dramatic wrecks and rescues listed below are described and illustrated. You can download the pdf file for free. 1. Lady Young, Bantham, 27th...
by Roger | May 12, 2022 | News
The second in our series of Walking Through History Trails has been added to the Maritime History Resources page of the website. Waypoints along the route include the former shipbuilding yards on the waterfront and notable buildings such as Cliff House, Salcombe...
by Roger | Apr 4, 2022 | News
Salcombe Maritime Museum presents ‘Salcombe & the Downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte’. The story of Salcombe & the South Hams during the French Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815. Wednesday, April 20th, 7.30pm at Cliff House,...
by Roger | Mar 26, 2022 | News
New acquisitions in the museum this year include a gold half-guinea coin dated 1759 from the wreck of HMS Ramillies and a magnificent hanging brass oil lamp holder from the wreck of the Herzogin Cecilie.
by Roger | Mar 26, 2022 | News
There is always plenty to amuse and engage younger visitors in the museum including hands-on displays, models and pirates’ treasure. A new addition this year is a childrens’ work station in the ‘young sailors’ corner with lots of fun activities.
by Roger | Mar 26, 2022 | News
From Friday, April 1 the Museum will be open every day at 10.30 to 12.30 and 2.30 to 4.30 until October 31 with no charge for entry. The special exhibition this year is ‘Salcombe and the Downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte’ and tells the story of Salcombe and...
